Haitian Tycoon Linked to Gangs Dies as Foreign Troops Face Major Attack

Gilbert Bigio, once considered the wealthiest man in Haiti, has died at the age of 91. Bigio had been sanctioned for alleged ties to criminal gangs that have destabilized the Caribbean nation. His death comes as a newly deployed international military force, tasked with combating gang violence, experienced its most significant attack since commencing operations.

The U.N.-backed force is attempting to regain control of the capital from powerful gangs, a challenge that has proven insurmountable for previous international interventions. The recent attack on foreign troops underscores the formidable resistance and the perilous security situation in Haiti, raising questions about the efficacy of the current mission.