Ariel Henry, Haiti’s PM since 2021, is in the news as Haiti’s chaos deepens with gang violence, UN calls for reforms, and US warns of instability.
El Salvador's prison system, notably the CECOT, has become a model for other Latin American countries seeking to combat organized crime and gangs. Chile's government is studying El Salvador's approach, including its heavy-handed detention methods, amid regional efforts to address rising violence and gang activity.
Haiti's transitional council has stepped down after US-backed pressure, with Fils-Aime now leading amid ongoing gang violence and delayed elections. The US deployed warships to support stability efforts, as Haiti faces a political and security crisis with no elected president since 2021.