In recent years, Haiti has faced these in the streets due to political problems and corruption.
Protests
Many people fight or protest because they feel this is unfair in the country.
Inequality
Who was the main leader who started the fight for Haiti’s freedom?
Toussaint Louverture
This is the approximate number of people killed by gang violence in Haiti in 2023.
Over 2,000
Most of the capital city, Port-au-Prince, is controlled by these groups causing violence.
Gangs
This type of group often causes violence and controls areas of Haiti, making life dangerous for citizens.
Gangs
Modern conflicts are often linked to this type of group that controls resources and territory.
Gangs
Who became the new leader after Toussaint was captured and helped Haiti win its independence?
Jean-Jacques Dessalines
Around this many people were forced to leave their homes in Port-au-Prince due to gang violence in 2023.
40,000
There are more than this many gangs in Haiti today. (Closest wins)
200
In 2021, Haiti’s president was killed in this way, which became a national crisis
Assassination
Violence increased after the death of this key leader in 2021. (Closest wins)
President Jovenel Moïse
Who was the French ruler who sent soldiers to stop the revolution in Haiti?
Napoleon Bonaparte
About this percentage of Haitians live below the poverty line today.
70–75%
Gangs in Haiti have lots of these, which makes fighting more dangerous.
Guns
Natural disasters like this have made conflicts worse in Haiti, damaging homes and resources.
Earthquakes
Political corruption and lack of government services create this for many citizens.
Frustration
Who was the leader of the early slave uprisings before Toussaint became commander?
Dutty Boukman
This is the estimated number of gangs operating in the Port-au-Prince area.
Over 100 gangs
After the president was killed in 2021, this type of international help was sent to try to restore safety.
UN support
Many people leave Haiti because of violence, poverty, and political problems; this is called this type of movement.
Migration
Weak institutions and this problem allow gangs and criminals to operate with little consequence.
Failing government
Who was the woman who fought alongside the rebels and is remembered as a symbol of freedom for Haiti?
Cécile Fatiman
Funds from the U.S. included this amount in military assistance to help Haiti fight gangs.
US $60 million
Fighting and violence in Haiti have forced over this many people to leave their homes. (Closest wins)
700,000 people