UN chief visits Haiti, where a new international force will be deployed to help fight gangs

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti amid escalating gang violence that has displaced over 10% of the population and claimed 2,300 lives this year, including the kidnapping of Defense Ministry's cabinet director. The visit underscores the urgency of deploying a new international force to tackle the crisis. This move is crucial as Haiti's prime minister faces mounting pressure to hold long-delayed elections amidst the chaos, highlighting the broader implications for regional stability and international peacekeeping efforts.