CRS - Haiti: Political Conflict and U.S. Policy Overview

This Congressional Research Service report examines the ongoing political conflict and security crisis in Haiti, focusing on the period following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. It details the political standoff between Prime Minister Ariel Henry's government and various political and civil society actors, including the Montana Group, and the failure to hold elections. The report also addresses the escalating gang violence, which threatens to overwhelm the government and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis, with gangs controlling significant portions of Port-au-Prince and hindering humanitarian access. Finally, it outlines U.S. policy goals in Haiti, including support for Haitian-led solutions, security assistance, and humanitarian aid, as well as congressional actions related to Haiti.