Source: Fox News
Summary
A group of U.S. House lawmakers visited Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and witnessed the devastating impact of gang rule on the city. The lawmakers were hosted by the country’s prime minister and saw signs of slow improvement thanks to an international coalition of forces. However, they also witnessed brutal gang violence, including the torture and killing of a heavy machinery operator who was helping police clear gang-made blockages. The lawmakers also learned of the kidnapping of a 6-year-old U.S. citizen by a local gang, who may have committed sexual crimes against her.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The lawmakers’ visit to Haiti was a familiar ritual, with the city’s gang violence and poverty on full display. The prime minister’s palace, once a war zone, has been reclaimed, but the gangs still hold sway. The lawmakers witnessed the brutal torture and killing of a heavy machinery operator, and learned of the kidnapping of a 6-year-old U.S. citizen. The visit was a performance of concern, with the lawmakers playing their roles as witnesses to the devastation. The question is, what will they do next?
Author: Evan Null
