U.S. deportation flight arrives in Haiti as violence escalates and humanitarian crisis deepens

A U.S. deportation flight landed in Haiti on Thursday, returning 77 people amid escalating violence and humanitarian crises. This follows a recent attack on a Catholic mission that provides healthcare to thousands, highlighting the deteriorating security situation. The gang coalition Viv Ansanm has intensified assaults, overwhelming local police and causing mass displacements. Despite international efforts, including a new contingent from El Salvador, violence remains unchecked, with over 700,000 Haitians now internally displaced. The U.S. had previously paused deportations due to violence but resumed them in late September. This flight marks a shift from earlier deportations to Cap-Haïtien, now redirected to the more dangerous Port-au-Prince.