Several people were injured on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in clashes between protesters and residents of Mackandal, a working-class neighborhood near the public market in the city of Jérémie. The incident occurred when a group of demonstrators attempted to set fire to a lottery seller's kiosk, sparking anger from locals who opposed the attempt.

This situation led to violent scenes resulting in several injuries from edged weapons. Stones were thrown, disrupting the operation of the public market in the area. The police had to intervene to restore order.