Slow Restart of Operations in Port-au-Prince, Public Sector Still Inactive

Le Nouvelliste observed a gradual but hesitant resumption of activities in downtown Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, March 5th, and Wednesday, March 6th. This follows a complete halt noted on Monday, March 4th, at the onset of the 72-hour state of emergency declared by the government in the West, amidst a context of chaos provoked by gangs. In Turgeau and Lalue, on Tuesday and Wednesday, some banks, money transfer houses, and a few supermarkets opened their doors. Queues were observed outside these businesses. Some gas stations provided fuel to