Analysis of Recent Viv Ansanm Gang Coalition Expansion in Port-au-Prince

Since the onset of hostilities in Bel-Air by the G-9 in late 2022, the CNDDR has maintained that the ultimate objective of these elements has been to forge an “internal corridor” between Lalue-Bourdon and Delmas, effectively creating a direct route to the Prime Minister’s Office. This strategic ambition, coupled with systematic territorial advances across key urban sectors, demands immediate and decisive action. Recent analyses indicate that Viv Ansanm (Living Together, in Haitian Creole), are methodically expanding their territorial control and attempting to establish a continuous urban corridor that connects peripheral neighborhoods with the central administrative zone. This approach facilitates the rapid movement of armed units and resources while simultaneously isolating key governmental centers by surrounding them with zones under de facto control.

The progression begins in peripheral and initial areas such as Bel-Air and Lalue-Bourdon. Bel-Air serves as an initial staging area, while Lalue-Bourdon is critical for controlling access toward the central zones. In addition, neighborhoods like Solino and Nazon have experienced significant destabilization; Solino has endured prolonged harassment, and Nazon has evolved into a vulnerable “VAR” zone, an area that has effectively fallen outside of state authority, thereby contributing to the overall degradation of central control. At the core of this strategy lies the extensive Delmas neighborhood, where sequential territorial encroachments are taking place. Specific segments within Delmas, namely Delmas 30, Delmas 32, Delmas 40B, Delmas 60, and Delmas 2, have emerged as key progression points. Delmas 30 served as the initial foothold, while Delmas 32 represents a critical juncture that enhances tactical connectivity, and notably, the Defense Brigades have formed a line in Delmas 32. The area designated as Delmas 40B is likely to function as a gateway toward even more central locations. Additionally, the Reinhbold Corridor is being utilized to ensure continuous movement and logistical support across these sectors, while the strategically vital Christ-Roi/Bourdon junction along the Route de Delmas links the peripheral corridor to the central regions.

Further complicating the strategic landscape is the control of Bois-Verna, an area now isolated and closely associated with high-value state assets, including the remnants of the Palais National, the Ministries of Defense and Commerce, and the Champ de Mars. The isolation of Bois-Verna effectively hinders coordinated state defense and further erodes the central government’s operational capacity. Compounding this challenge is a nexus of influential nodes that not only enhance territorial control but also create avenues for political influence. The Villa d’Accueil has recently assumed strategic prominence due to its proximity to the Prime Minister’s Office, serving as a hub to facilitate further advances. The PV Club, closely connected with both Delmas and Villa d’Accueil, appears to play a pivotal role in bridging Viv Ansanm-controlled territories with key political and administrative centers. The intricacy of this landscape is further compounded by the proximity of the French and American Diplomatic Official Residences, whose closeness to these strategic areas adds an international dimension to the threat, increasing both the political and symbolic stakes involved.

In response to these evolving challenges, it is imperative that all available resources, heavy equipment, armored vehicles, personnel, weaponry, ammunition, explosives, comprehensive contingency plans, and unwavering determination be mobilized immediately along the Delmas 32 corridor, extending from the Delmas road to the Christ-Roi/Bourdon junction. This mobilization should occur concurrently with efforts to repel hostile forces, secure the mentioned areas, and push Viv Ansanm back down to Delmas 2.

The complexity of the expansion underscores the necessity for a coordinated and unified response. A comprehensive plan integrating the operational capabilities of forces such as FADH, PNH, MSSM, and Intelligence is essential, and this plan must be orchestrated through a unified command and control structure, with a clearly defined command hierarchy, to ensure synchronized actions and unequivocal engagement rules.

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