Latin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 5 June 2026
Severe security concerns and armed gang violence in the Lalouère section of Saint-Marc municipality, Artibonite department, displaced 1,862 people. According to a June 5 UNOCHA situational update, all of the newly displaced individuals were forced to seek refuge with host families within the municipality, highlighting a broader pattern of gang violence extending beyond traditional conflict hotspots.
Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: terrorism
Severity: MEDIUM
Displaced: 1,862
Source: UNOCHA