2026-01-27

International Airport on January 25 prompting Aviation Civile Nationale and Office National de l'Aviation Civile to launch immediate security investigation and suspend operations on the sole remaining international connection. The targeted planes served Brazil family reunification route representing last functional international passenger service after Federal Aviation Administration extended United States carrier prohibition through March 7 and ZED Airlines suspended operations. AAN and OFNAC announced reinforced security protocols but provided no timeline for service restoration. The aviation attack eliminates remaining international passenger connectivity effectively isolating Port-au-Prince from direct commercial air travel. Toussaint Louverture now operates under severely restricted conditions with no United States carrier access no European carrier service and suspended regional connections. The functional airport closure compounds existing logistical constraints on humanitarian operations business travel and diplomatic movements. Previous gang attacks on aircraft in November 2024 triggered initial FAA restrictions that have progressively tightened rather than relaxed. The timing coincides with ongoing territorial reconquest narrative from Saint-Cyr and Fils-Aime executive leadership suggesting security forces have not established airport perimeter control despite high-level coordination messaging. Gang capacity to target aircraft demonstrates persistent operational reach into critical infrastructure zones. No group claimed responsibility but attack pattern mirrors previous strikes attributed to armed groups contesting government territorial control claims. January 27, 2026