Crisis Leaves Cap-Haïtien Paralyzed

The city of Cap-Haïtien is being shaken by a gradual rise in popular protest, born out of a persistent environmental crisis and driven by increasingly assertive social demands.

For several weeks, nearly continuous rainfall has been hitting the Nord department, particularly Cap-Haïtien. These downpours have highlighted the difficulties related to the maintenance of canals, ravines, and roadways, causing localized flooding in several neighborhoods.

In areas such as Vertières, Barrière Bouteille, and