Haiti is experiencing a severe crisis with escalating gang wars following the assassination of the president in 2021.

Gang leaders, including Barbecue, have grown in power amidst the country's instability, contributing to the chaos.

The absence of elections has left Haiti without any democratically elected officials, prompting a state of emergency and a curfew.

Gangs are intensifying their control, attacking the capital, storming prisons, and targeting the international airport.

Prime Minister Ariel Henry is currently outside of Haiti, facing calls to resign amid the crisis.

The United Nations is advocating for a U.N.-backed force, and the U.S. is considering deploying Marines to protect its embassy.

Regional responses include the Bahamas taking measures, while U.S. and Caribbean leaders call for a political process towards a transitional council and governance.