Can This International Force Stop Haiti’s Gangs?

NYT World Monday 19 October 2026, 09:01 UTC By Frances Robles, Michael Anthony Adams, Ben Laffin, Caroline Kim and André Paultre 1 min read

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A new U.N. military force is fighting to wrest control of the Haitian capital from violent gangs. Previous efforts by international troops failed to restore security. Can this one succeed?

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Can This International Force Stop Haiti’s Gangs?

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