Haitian gang attack near affluent areas deepens state authority crisis

A deadly attack in the mountain town of Kenscoff has sent shockwaves through Haiti, highlighting the growing power of armed groups that control about 80 percent of Port-au-Prince. The assault, which occurred near some of the country's wealthiest neighborhoods, underscores the state's inability to protect its citizens as it prepares for its first elections in a decade. Analysts say the violence is not just another gang incident but a fundamental challenge to the government's legitimacy.