Operations to combat gangs intensified in Haiti between December 2025 and February 2026, according to the latest report of the UN Secretary-General. The Haitian National Police (PNH), supported by the Armed Forces of Haiti and the Force for the Repression of Gangs, carried out interventions in several strongholds within the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince and its surroundings.

In total, 1,343 individuals suspected of belonging to gangs were killed during these operations, while 140 firearms were seized, according to data compiled by the UN Secretary-General. The report recorded 2,444 victims of intentional homicide over the same period. Approximately 64% of the victims were suspected gang members, the report notes. These figures represent an increase of 22.8% compared to the previous period.