Haiti and LAC Face Escalating Violence and Health Crises
Haiti: Latin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 5 June 2026
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As of June 5, 2026, Haiti faces increasing violence displacing thousands, while Latin America and the Caribbean report a surge in measles cases and worsening food insecurity. Key figures include 1,862 displaced in Haiti and 20,521 measles cases across the region.
- 011,862 people were displaced in Haiti's Artibonite department due to violence on May 29, 2026.
- 02The region has reported 20,521 confirmed measles cases in 2026, a fourfold increase from 2025.
- 03In Guatemala, 75% of measles fatalities are in children under one year old.
- 04Food insecurity is worsening in Central America, with maize prices in Honduras up 49% from last year.
- 05Ongoing violence in Colombia's Chocó department has left 12,605 people facing mobility restrictions.
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The Latin America and Caribbean region is grappling with multiple crises as of June 5, 2026. In Haiti, violence has escalated, displacing 1,862 individuals in Artibonite on May 29, reflecting a broader trend of insecurity affecting previously safe areas. Over 110,000 Haitians have been forcibly returned since early 2026, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis where over half of the 1.4 million internally displaced persons are women and girls. Meanwhile, the region is experiencing a significant health crisis with 20,521 confirmed measles cases reported, marking a fourfold increase compared to 2025. Most cases are concentrated in Mexico and Guatemala, where vaccination gaps have left many infants vulnerable. Additionally, Central America faces severe food insecurity, particularly in Honduras and Guatemala, where drought conditions have hindered agricultural productivity. The situation is dire, with rising food and fuel prices compounding the challenges for smallholder farmers. The ongoing violence in Colombia's Chocó department further complicates the humanitarian landscape, affecting indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities and limiting access to essential services.
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The rising violence and health crises are severely affecting local populations, particularly vulnerable groups such as women and children.
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