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In Haiti today, farmers face a crisis that no harvest alone can solve. Hurricane Melissa has just ripped through the region, flooding lowlands and sweeping away fragile plots already weakened by drought. At the same time, gangs tighten their grip on the roads, blocking supply routes and isolating farming communities. Agriculture—the lifeline of millions—now stands at the intersection of climate collapse and lawlessness. For those who still till the soil, survival has become an act of endurance.

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Under Siege: Haiti’s Farmers Caught Between Gangs and Storms

Reginald Toussaint

July 8, 2026

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