Reports indicate that at least three agents of the Haitian National Police (HNP) were killed during a Tuesday operation against the Ti Macaque gang in the capital. Images circulating on social media, released by the armed group itself, confirm the danger faced by security forces in Port-au-Prince’s contested zones. In the northern section of the city, the upper part of Port-au-Prince, the incident follows a broader pattern of violence that has stretched into the capital region over recent months. Earlier this year, a former senator, Yvon Buissereth, was reportedly burned alive in August, and two journalists were killed in January, underscoring the volatile security climate in the country (Source: Reuters).
Footage showing the bodies of fallen agents appeared on social networks, though the Police Nationale d’Haïti (PNH) had not issued an official statement addressing the claims. Separate local reporting indicated that at least two people died and many more were injured during demonstrations in the Delmas district, with police actions implicated in the casualties. The clashes came as the government announced steps that would raise fuel prices, intensifying longstanding grievances and triggering a wave of street protests across the metropolitan area (Source: Associated Press).
Spontaneous demonstrations, systematic blockades of neighborhoods and highways, tire burnings, stone throwing, and gunfire unsettled Haiti’s capital, triggering a near-total standstill in daily life. In Pétion-ville, thousands took to the streets to protest the government’s decision to reset fuel prices, with protestors traversing routes where many carried tree branches and chanted, “Give me back my stomach, I can’t take it anymore” in a display of mounting civic frustration (Source: Reuters). The mood in the crowds reflected not only economic pressure but a broader lament about governance and security amid a protracted crisis.
The demonstrations captured a mix of political demands, including the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, concerns about the rising cost of living, insecurity, and the ongoing fuel shortage. Protesters were joined by large street crowds and musicians, turning rallies into urban stages where performances and chants framed the political moment. The government’s decision to announce a price increase in the midst of a broader economic decline intensified the urgency of the protests and sharpened calls for policy change in a country grappling with governance challenges (Source: Reuters). During the day, an attack on the Model FM radio station left staff injured and the building damaged, illustrating how media infrastructure has become a flashpoint in the volatility gripping the country (Source: Agence France-Presse).
For nearly a month, Henry’s administration has faced a sustained wave of protests across the nation, resulting in several fatalities, numerous injuries, and widespread looting. The confluence of security concerns, economic hardship, and political grievances has pushed the capital and surrounding communities into a state of heightened alert, with authorities pledging to address both public safety and fuel supply problems while opponents demand urgent reform and accountability. The evolving situation remains fluid, with authorities and civic groups balancing demands for immediate relief against ongoing security risks (Source: Reuters; Associated Press).