At least three agents of the Haitian National Police (HNP) were killed. during an operation of that organism this Tuesday Against the Ti Macaque gang, in the country’s capital, according to images released by the armed irregular group itself. In this area in the upper part of Port-au-Prince, former senator Yvon Buissereth was burned alive in early August, and two journalists were killed last January.
armed group controlling part of Haiti’s capital, there were images of the bodies of the agents posted on social networks, although PNH has not decided on the matter. On the other hand, Haitian media reported that at least two people were killed and many injured during the demonstrations recorded in the Delmas district today, and attributed the deaths to police shootings. These incidents were the most serious on record in Haiti on Tuesday, as the streets of the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area burned down hours after the government announced it would order an increase in fuel prices.
Spontaneous demonstrations, systematic blockade of neighborhoods and highways, tire burning, stone throwing and gunfire were felt in Haiti’s capital, causing great tension and a complete paralysis of activities, including public transport and commerce. In Pétion-ville, several thousand people demonstrated in the streets to protest the government’s decision to “reset” fuel prices. Along the route of this impromptu demonstration, where most participants carried tree branches, protesters chanted “Give me back my stomach, I can’t take it anymore”.
The resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, complaints about the high cost of living, insecurity and an end to fuel shortages were some of the demands heard during the protests. Demonstrators accompanied by a popular band preparing the stage, Angry at the government for not ending the fuel shortageand instead announce an upcoming price hike in a context where the socio-political and economic crisis has worsened. During the day, unidentified persons attacked the building of the Model FM radio station. As a result, a staff member was injured, the building was damaged, and equipment was destroyed.
For nearly a month, Henry’s government has been facing protests across the country that have resulted in at least five deaths, numerous injuries, and looting.