Prime Minister Fils-Aimé announces “energetic” response to gang violence

Immediately upon his return from an official mission to Rome, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé convened an extraordinary Council of Ministers on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport. Addressing the violent clashes that have ravaged Cité Soleil and the Cul-de-Sac Plain since May 10, the Prime Minister announced immediate measures to bolster the operational strength of law enforcement. He promised a “coordinated, energetic, and sustainable” response to all forms of criminality while calling on the public for calm, vigilance, and national solidarity during this critical period.