2026-01-26
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Aviation attacks against Haiti began November 11 2024 when Spirit Airlines and JetBlue flights were
struck by gunfire the same day, triggering Federal Aviation Administration ban through March 7 2026
that cut Port-au-Prince off from US commercial carriers. The systematic targeting of aircraft
represents strategic escalation from traditional gang tactics of roadblock extortion and neighborhood
control to deliberate disruption of international connectivity and state infrastructure. US visa
sanctions on CPT members follow similar measures imposed November 2025 on Fritz Alphonse
Jean after he signed dismissal resolution against Prime Minister Fils-Aime, establishing pattern of
January 26, 2026
direct diplomatic intervention in Haiti's internal governance disputes.