US Politics
Haiti's Descent: A Test of American Principles and Pragmatism
The US envoy to the UN announced plans to block violent Haitian gangs from using social media to fundraise and recruit, as part of a broader crisis where gangs control most of the capital and displace millions. This horrifying reality of children being recruited and citizens flayed alive demands immediate and forceful action to uphold human dignity and regional stability, but our approach must be comprehensive and avoid further victimizing vulnerable populations.