NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade
Gang coalition attacks agricultural community in hills above Port-au-Prince
A coalition of gangs launched a violent attack on a farming community in the hills overlooking Port-au-Prince, resulting in multiple deaths. The incident was confirmed to The Associated Press by a government official on Monday.
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The attack highlights the ongoing expansion of gang violence from the capital into surrounding agricultural areas, threatening the safety and livelihoods of rural residents.
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personMathurin Pierre“Reported losing 14 loved ones in the attack.”organizationUnited States Department of Homeland Security“Confirmed the deportation of individuals to Haiti, including some with criminal ”organizationUnited Nations“Provides support for gang suppression forces and tracks violence statistics.”personRobert Jean“Witnessed the attack and lost his brother.”personDánica Coto“Contributed to the reporting for The Associated Press.”personJean 'Bill' Pape“His home was among those targeted by the attackers.”personVerti Enold-Saint“Criticized the government for lack of police presence.”personJean Massillon“Reported the attack and the difficulty in establishing a death toll.”organizationViv Ansanm“Designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. government; responsib”organizationThe Associated Press“Reported on the gang attack after receiving confirmation from an official.”locationPort-au-Prince“The capital city of Haiti near where the attack occurred.”