Leaving Port-au-Prince via the Road of Fear

For three years now, it has been impossible to start your car, leave Port-au-Prince, and travel to a provincial town without encountering trouble. Gangs have fragmented the country into numerous small territories. There’s Port-au-Prince, other cities, and dozens of toll points. The gangs of Village-de-Dieu and Gran Ravin have controlled Martissant, the southern entrance to Port-au-Prince, since June 1, 2021, and the one led by Krisla commands Fontamara. These criminals have established their own toll points. They frequently hijack truc