Haitian PM Returns from Absence Amid Violence and Calls for Resignation
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Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry arrived in Puerto Rico on Tuesday after being absent during recent violence and chaos in Haiti. His whereabouts and return date had been unclear.
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Armed gangs have taken advantage of the power vacuum left by Henry's absence, attacking police and freeing over 5,000 inmates from prisons.
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Gang leader Jimmy Chérizier has vowed to block Henry's return and force his resignation. His gang coalition claims responsibility for much of the recent violence.
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There are calls for Henry to step down and for a foreign intervention to restore order, but the U.S. refuses to send troops. A potential U.N. security force is still in development.
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Planned elections have been delayed again to 2025, contributing to the current unrest. Henry is increasingly unpopular among Haitians.