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‘We cannot take it anymore’: Haiti’s informal vendors protest over gang warfare

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Haiti's informal vendors organized a protest on September 20, 2026, demanding government support amid escalating gang warfare. The Collective des Citoyens du Secteur Informel Haïtien et des Petites Entreprises (CCIHPE) gathered at the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, chanting slogans like 'We cannot take it anymore.' Gang violence has severely disrupted the economy, cutting off access to agricultural hubs and forcing vendors into displacement camps. Key figures include Prime Minister Alix Fils-Aimé and General Coordinator Boile, who were present at the protest site. The situation remains volatile with ongoing attacks in areas like Marché Salomon and Champ de Mars.

Key points

• On September 20, 2026, the Collective des Citoyens du Secteur Informel Haïtien et des Petites Entreprises (CCIHPE) organized a protest at the Ministry of Justice and Public Security in Port-au-Prince, with Prime Minister Alix Fils-Aimé and General Coordinator Boile present.
• Gang violence has severely disrupted the economy by cutting off access to agricultural hubs and forcing vendors into displacement camps, leading to protests demanding security and justice.

Context and limitations

Coverage is limited to events in September 2026, with data on gang control percentages and specific casualty numbers from rural Kenscoff attacks provided as unverified reports.

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