Journey of Death: Canaan to Lower Artibonite

There's Martissant; there's also Canaan and its surroundings. The terror remains the same. A 29-minute car journey through uncertainty and fear. From Port-au-Prince to Cabaret, the destination is not a smooth sailing. For two years, National Route No. 1, the northern exit from Port-au-Prince, has been under the control of armed gangs imposing their will. Police presence disappears completely, to the extent that even the Cabaret prison has been abandoned.

Michelson Césaire
Par Michelson Césaire
22 Aug 2023 | Lecture : 3 min.

A 29-minute car ride. Approximately 21 km to cover, to distance oneself from the constant danger posed by armed bandits along National Route No. 1 from Canaan to downtown Cabaret. A small feat for all passengers who frequent this route.

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