Le Nouvelliste observed a gradual but hesitant resumption of activities in downtown Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, March 5th, and Wednesday, March 6th. This follows a complete halt noted on Monday, March 4th, at the onset of the 72-hour state of emergency declared by the government in the West, amidst a context of chaos provoked by gangs. In Turgeau and Lalue, on Tuesday and Wednesday, some banks, money transfer houses, and a few supermarkets opened their doors. Queues were observed outside these businesses. Some gas stations provided fuel to motorists and motorcyclists. There was a much larger turnout than usual. The newspaper noted queues at water distribution kiosks. Furthermore, in Pétion-Ville and haut Delmas, the situation has been different since Monday. Activities, both formal and informal, were proceeding as usual. Many motorists and motorcyclists were seen on the streets. Additionally, the public administration and schools have remained closed since Monday throughout the metropolitan region. However, the Pétion-Ville OAVCT was an exception to the rule. The central office of the DGI, located on Avenue Christophe, as well as the Immigration office in Lalue, have both remained closed since Monday. This is also the situation for all ministries and general directorates. This is amidst threats against ministers and general directors made by gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, also known as Barbecue. Subcontracting factories were unable to open their doors this week, as revealed by the president of ADIH, Wilhem Lemke. "It's a disaster. After more than a month of being unable to deliver, we were able to restart last week before stopping again this week. We have a faint hope of restarting from this Thursday," Lemke disclosed, based on a plan by authorities to open an access corridor for the transportation of raw materials and finished products between the Port-au-Prince port and the factories. Le Nouvelliste also spoke with APN General Director Jocelin Villier, who assured that activities had resumed at the site, despite difficult security conditions. "We are resisting the daily attacks from bandits. Security has been reinforced by the police and the FADH. We are operating at a slower pace. There are boats arriving and unloading goods. Some containers manage to leave the port," Villier revealed to Le Nouvelliste.