Experts warn gang violence erupting in Haiti could have a more lasting effect on U.S. security than on American borders as the international community steps in.
As Haiti continues to struggle with rampant gang violence and with the sudden resignation of its interim Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, this week, experts are warning about the serious consequences a failed Haitian state could have on U.S. national security. Haiti has been in a near constant state of chaos since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, which not only brought with it unchecked corruption and poverty but also an increase in violence.
The problem is those countries, they've all been bit,' Cruz said, referring to the U.S., France, Brazil and Canada, 'Everybody's been in, and everybody's paid the price. We’ve all been there. We’ve all seen this movie play out, and it doesn’t end well. I fear that, at some point, we're going to see boots on the ground that are not Kenyan.'
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