Haiti Fortress Stampede Kills At Least 25

Government-critical narrative

The Citadelle Laferrière disaster exposes a systemic failure — a single steep route, no crowd control, a possible scuffle and tear gas, and rain-slick paths turned a massive gathering into a death trap. Organizers deflected blame while thousands couldn't breathe or move, turning a historic celebration into a deadly crush of asphyxiation and trampling. Haiti's deep instability makes tragedies like this inevitable without serious investment in public safety at major heritage sites.