The mystery of the ghost city where more than 85% of the inhabitants have fled their homes: why is it?

Luis Grimaldi - La República - 20/01
Gang violence has left the city in a state of abandonment, affecting not only homes but also educational and health institutions.

The Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, where more than 85% of its population has been forced to leave their homes. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has presented alarming figures that show the magnitude of the situation in the region.

More than 261,000 people have been displaced in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, currently 85% dominated by criminal gangs. This phenomenon has t...
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