Haiti's cholera outbreak has worsened, with the death toll rising to 136. The Haitian Health Ministry reports that 89 people died in hospitals or treatment centers, while 47 died at home. The government, in collaboration with international health organizations, is responding to the crisis. Médecins Sans Frontières highlights the surge in cases and limited treatment capacity. Cholera, which can be treated and prevented, remains a significant threat in areas with poor sanitation. The outbreak has spread to remote areas, complicating monitoring and response efforts. The last major outbreak in 2010, linked to UN peacekeepers, resulted in 800,000 cases and at least 10,000 deaths.

Haiti's government has requested international military assistance to address severe health, energy, and security crises. Prime Minister Ariel Henry emphasized the need for international support to distribute essential resources and reopen businesses amid a cholera outbreak and ongoing anti-government protests. The country faces significant challenges, including gang violence, fuel shortages, and economic instability, exacerbated by recent government decisions to cut fuel subsidies.

Haiti faces significant challenges in organizing overdue elections, with the country ruled by decree since 2019. The UN's Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) is working to facilitate a consensus among political and civil society leaders to establish an electoral council and revise the Constitution. However, skepticism towards Prime Minister Ariel Henry and international actors persists, with calls for a transitional government. The backdrop of violent unrest in Port-au-Prince complicates election preparations. The UN supports the Haitian National Police through advisory roles and funding initiatives, but acknowledges the limitations and criticisms of international efforts.

Numerous women and girls globally are raising children fathered by UN peacekeepers and staffers, with 463 paternity claims recorded by the UN from 2010 to early 2023. These mothers, largely abandoned by the fathers, face harsh conditions and social stigma. The UN acknowledges the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse, with policies in place to prevent such relations due to unequal power dynamics. Despite Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's efforts to prioritize victims' rights, Haitian mothers report insufficient and conditional support. The UN's Trust Fund for victims holds over $4.8 million but has spent only a fraction in Haiti, often through intermediary organizations rather than direct aid. Critics argue that the UN's approach re-victimizes individuals by denying them agency and legal rights. The article highlights the struggles of these women, particularly in Haiti, where they face dire economic and social challenges.

The US State Department, led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, has sanctioned former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe for allegedly misappropriating $60 million from the PetroCaribe fund. This action renders Lamothe ineligible for entry into the US. Lamothe denies the allegations, citing previous audits and judicial decisions that found no evidence of wrongdoing. The sanctions are part of broader efforts to promote accountability and combat corruption in Haiti, which is crucial for the country's stability and prosperity. Lamothe resigned in 2015 amid anti-government protests.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro asserts that Colombia has a responsibility to assist Haiti due to the involvement of Colombian mercenaries in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Petro emphasizes the need for democratic support rather than military aid and expresses a desire to visit Haiti to discuss a democratic path forward with its government and society. The assassination, which involved 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans, has exacerbated Haiti's existing crisis.

More than 50 people have died and dozens are missing due to gang clashes in Puerto Príncipe, Haiti, between February 27 and March 5. The violence, primarily between the G9 gang and another gang in Bel Air, has resulted in significant civilian casualties and property damage. The Haitian government and police have been criticized for their lack of response. The United Nations and the Haitian government have previously called for international intervention to address the escalating humanitarian and security crises.

A Cuban citizen working in Haiti as part of a medical brigade led by the Cuban government was kidnapped by a gang. Alejandro Aguilera Milanés, a driver for the brigade, was abducted on January 23 by an unidentified gang. Cuban officials are in contact with their Haitian counterparts to secure his release. The Haitian government is aware of the kidnapping and is working on the issue. Cuban medical brigades have long operated in Haiti, but increased gang violence and kidnappings have recently forced many to cease operations.

Protests and some police officers gathered at the official residence of Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry and the country's main airport to express their anger over recent police killings. Six officers were killed on Wednesday, with a total of at least 10 deaths in the past week. The Haitian National Police's Director General Frantz Elbé declared a state of 'maximum alert.' The US Embassy in Haiti and the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti condemned the targeting of police, with the embassy appealing for calm.

Protesters and some police officers demonstrated at the residence of Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry and the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, expressing anger over recent police killings. Prime Minister Henry was not present during the protests. The killings of several police officers this week have heightened tensions amid ongoing gang violence. The Haitian National Police declared a state of 'maximum alert,' and the international community, including the US Embassy and the United Nations, condemned the attacks on police personnel.