Hạ tầng điện bị phá hoại, phát hiện nhiều thi thể ở khu nhà giàu

According to a recent announcement by Haiti’s Electric Company, saboteurs have attacked four transformer stations and the Varreux power plant in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, rendering all equipment “completely non-operational”. The perpetrators not only took away electrical devices, batteries, computers, and office equipment but also stole many important documents.

This incident has caused power outages in several areas in and around Port-au-Prince, including the entrance to the US Embassy. The Electric Company stated that they were unable to prevent these acts of sabotage and that such theft and destruction only worsen the financial and technical situation of the company.

These break-ins occurred against the backdrop of increasing political tension and violence in Haiti. Reuters reported that at least 10 people were killed in an affluent suburb of the capital on March 18. A witness informed Reuters that they saw at least 10 bodies, some with gunshot wounds, on the streets of the upscale neighborhood of Petion-Ville in the outskirts of Port-au-Prince. Residents of Haiti also reported hearing gunfire and witnessing looting in the nearby Laboule area. The streets around Petion-Ville have become virtually deserted.

After multiple failed attempts to organize elections, Prime Minister Ariel Henry of Haiti declared last year that elections would be postponed until 2025. This announcement triggered more protests by armed groups in Port-au-Prince. On March 11, Prime Minister Henry announced his acceptance of resigning, after weeks of armed gangs launching a violent campaign to remove him from office. He stated that he would resign if a transitional government is established.

Following Henry’s resignation announcement, a senior US official revealed that he would be free to stay in Puerto Rico or go elsewhere. According to the official, Henry expressed a desire to return to Haiti when the security situation improves.

The violence in Port-au-Prince escalated on February 29, after Jimmy Cherizier, a former police officer and current leader of a notorious gang in Haiti, called for armed groups to launch a coordinated campaign to overthrow Prime Minister Henry.

This situation calls for immediate attention and action to restore stability and security in Haiti. The sabotage of electricity infrastructure is not only causing widespread power outages but also jeopardizing the financial and technical viability of the Electric Company. It is crucial to address the political and social issues in the country to prevent further violence and protect the lives and well-being of its citizens.

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