Beyond Bullets: How Haiti's Gangs Use Sexual Violence to Seize Power
Gangs in Haiti are increasingly using sexual violence as a systematic tool of terror to control communities amidst a total state collapse and humanitarian crisis.
The weapon of choice isn't always a gun. In Haiti, gangs are wielding sexual violence as a calculated tool to dominate entire communities. According to Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald, reporting on December 27, 2025, this horrific tactic has become a centerpiece of the country's deepening political and humanitarian crisis.
A Systematic Tool of Terror
Gangs in Haiti don't just use violence for looting; they use it for governance. By deploying sexual violence, these groups effectively fracture social bonds and paralyze any potential for local resistance. It's a strategic maneuver designed to instill a permanent state of fear, ensuring that the country's most vulnerable citizens remain under their total control.
The Cost of a Collapsed State
The situation is exacerbated by a complete vacuum of state power. With no functional police force or judicial system to hold perpetrators accountable, gangs are using this lawlessness to expand their territories. Humanitarian organizations warn that this isn't just a crime wave—it's a systematic destruction of the Haitian social fabric that will take generations to mend.
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