National roads, the main access routes connecting Port-au-Prince to various departments, are under the control of armed gangs. Prior to this new surge in violence, many preferred air travel to reach major cities in the country. With the closure of Guy Malary airport terminal, travel to these cities now inevitably relies on national roads.
"The national roads have been blocked for about three years. Since June 1, 2021, and the war between rival groups from Village de Dieu and those led by Kris La, it's been the beginning of