[Haiti] Violence against civilians: Attack

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 5, 2025, the Viv Ansanm Gang reportedly attacked civilians and burned houses in Belo, a community in Kenscoff, Ouest department, Haiti. Casualty figures remain unknown.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates and whether gang violence spreads to economically significant areas or transportation corridors serving the capital region.

Watch points

• Monitor for confirmation from additional sources and clarification of casualty figures
• Track whether gang activity expands beyond Kenscoff or affects major routes connecting to Port-au-Prince
• Watch for broader patterns of Viv Ansanm Gang operations that could threaten regional commerce