Elite Marines Dispatched to Guard U.S. Embassy in Turbulent Haiti

U.S. ⁢Marines Bolster Embassy Security Amid Haiti’s Unrest

Amid a severe ‌escalation in gang violence and political ‍instability,​ an elite unit of U.S. Marines has been urgently deployed to safeguard⁤ the ‌U.S. embassy in Haiti.

The ⁢Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (F.A.S.T.),​ known for their⁤ swift and robust response, has hit the ground as chaos ⁣engulfs Port-au-Prince and the⁢ notorious gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue” ‌Cherizier incites a “bloody revolution.” With approximately 80% of Haiti’s capital​ under the control of gangs, the situation exacerbates each day, ⁢making the F.A.S.T. deployment a‌ critical action to ‌ensure‍ the safety‌ of U.S. interests and‍ personnel.

“At the request of the Department ⁤of State, the U.S. Southern Command deployed a U.S. Marine Fleet-Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) to maintain strong security⁣ capabilities at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and conduct relief in place for our current Marines, a common and routine practice worldwide. The U.S. Embassy remains open, and limited operations continue, focused on assistance to U.S. citizens and supporting Haitian led efforts to secure a ​peaceful transition of power,” stated the U.S. Southern Command.

In light‍ of the explosive situation, ​the U.S. has evacuated non-essential⁣ embassy staff as criminal activity spills unchecked onto the streets, exacerbated by a daring ⁢jailbreak and direct assaults on ​strategic locations such as‌ the airport.

Political Vacuum and Evacuation Efforts

The resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel ⁣Henry has thrown the governance of the nation into ⁤disarray,⁣ with his departure triggered by the inability⁢ to safely navigate the violence-ridden avenues of the⁤ country.

• Evacuation: Following a lifesaving mission led by Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), ten Americans, who ​were serving at a ‌local orphanage, have been successfully evacuated amidst the turmoil.
• Criticism: Mills has openly⁣ criticized what he perceives⁢ as an overarching “pattern of abandonment” by ​the ⁤Biden administration, ‍referring to the plight of U.S. citizens left to fend for themselves in perilous situations.
• History of Rescues: Mills highlighted previous instances ​where he took charge of evacuations, including during the Afghanistan withdrawal of 2021 ⁤and the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack in late⁢ 2023.

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As Rep. Mills emphasizes, the​ recurrent lack of sufficient State Department intervention has ​led⁤ to a dire need for individual initiative and intervention in securing the safety of Americans abroad.

The⁤ violence in Haiti has reached a distressing peak, with a reported 1,200 casualties. The urgent deployment of the Marines is a testament to the gravity of the circumstances and the U.S. ‍commitment to stabilizing the region and protecting its citizens.

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