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How to use AI to plan your next vacation and what you should know first

Where should I go on vacation this summer ?

The question is simple enough, but the possibilities are endless.

“Feeling adventurous or more like chilling by the beach with a drink in hand?” Layla replies to narrow the list.

Chilling by the beach sounds nice.

“Alright, for that laid-back beach vibe, how about Santorini with its iconic sunsets or Ao Nang for some Thai beach bliss ? Pick your paradise!” she suggested. 

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Only she is not really a “she.” Layla is an AI travel planner whose website launched this year, among a growing number of artificial intelligence-driven tools for travel. 

Just over 50% of 1,400 people recently surveyed by Matador Network , a travel publisher and creator of AI travel assistant GuideGeek , said they’re open to using AI for their summer travel. A previous Matador Network survey found 64% of 1,200 travelers surveyed had already used or planned to use AI for trip planning .

Here’s what travelers should know about planning trips with AI.

How common is AI today?

Many people associate AI with large language models like ChatGPT, which can both recognize and generate text, but that’s just one type of AI.

“AI is generally everywhere,” said Yoon Kim, an assistant professor in MIT’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department and Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory . “For example, when you search for something – let's say you search for something on TripAdvisor, Hotels.com – there is likely an AI-based system that gives you a list of matches based on your query.”

“Because a lot of the (online travel agencies) have now integrated different types of Gen AI into their platforms … people may be using them without their knowledge,” echoed Matt Soderberg, principal, U.S. airlines leader for Deloitte Consulting, which named AI as a major theme in changing travel in its Facing travel's future report released in early April.

Kayak and Expedia offer AI travel tools. Google has used AI for years for search. Those familiar “People Also Ask” questions are powered by AI. Google Flights uses machine learning , a type of AI. AI also powers Google Maps’ Immersive View , which gives users a navigable fly-over view of 13 cities and more than 500 global landmarks that users can zoom in on like in a video game, with weather and crowd forecasts for different times of day. 

Early this year, Google introduced generative AI to multisearch queries made with Google Lens. That allows users to take a photo of something and couple it with text questions like “What kind of flower is this?” or “Who painted this and why?” to get AI-generated answers based on data from across the web and links to additional sources.

How do I plan a trip with AI?

Planning travel with AI is typically free, but travelers may need to create platform-specific accounts to access enhanced features or ask more than a few initial queries.

Google account holders can get generative AI results in text-only search bar searches if they opt in to Search Generative Experience , which is part of Google’s experimental Search Labs . Opting in to SGE allows them to ask things like “Plan me a 2-day solo trip to Grand Teton National Park ” and not only get a suggested itinerary but related photos, reviews and links to other resources. 

For Day 1 at Grand Teton, Google suggested a morning hike at Schwabacher Landing “to see the Grand Tetons reflected in the river,” an afternoon visit to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Elk Refuge , and dinner at a local Italian restaurant with photos of each destination, links to their websites, pins showing locations on Google Maps, suggestions for where to stay, space for follow up questions, and links to related questions like “Is 2 days enough for Grand Teton National Park?” 

Just above the sample itinerary, read a disclaimer: “Generative AI is experimental” and below it: “Trip ideas generated with AI may include inaccurate or misleading information. Confirm info with sources you trust.” 

For the same prompt, both ChatGPT and GuideGeek – which can be messaged on social media like a person – offered more suggestions of things to do, as well as reminders to check on trail closures, but no specific recommendations on where to eat or stay, nor photos nor links to find more information on any of the destinations. Layla and Mindtrip, an AI travel planner that launched publicly this week, also included links to various points of interest, hotel suggestions, and the ability to adjust and book different parts of the itinerary through partnerships with third parties. Mindtrip allows multiple people within the same travel party to collaborate on itineraries.

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Can AI be trustworthy?

Asking one AI travel planner for the top 10 snacks at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, among classics like Dole Whip and Corn Dog Nuggets, it suggested Mickey-shaped beignets. Those would certainly be a top snack if they were sold in the park, like at Disneyland. However Disney World guests have to go to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter for sweet Mickey-shaped pillows of fried dough.

“This phenomena goes under the moniker hallucinations. These generative AI systems are prone to hallucinating plausible-sounding text that’s actually factually incorrect,” MIT’s Kim explained. “This is, I think, going to be sort of an inherent problem with systems that probabilistically generate output over large spaces.”

"If the LLM recommends a restaurant closed down two years ago, you lose all trust immediately," said Mindtrip Founder and CEO Andy Moss. That's why they, and Layla, also rely on human intelligence for recommendations.

Kim noted there are ongoing efforts to mitigate against hallucinations but suggested double-checking AI-generated answers.

“We want to make sure that that information is usable, that it's actionable. It's clear, it's repeatable,” said Will Healy, senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton , the largest provider of AI to the federal government. He heads up the company’s recreation work, including Recreaton.gov , the government’s central travel planning site for public lands like national parks. 

What can AI be used for?

Currently, most Recreation.gov visitors use progressive search to discover and book things like campsites, checking off boxes and reading information provided by the land manager. However, 25% of randomly selected users are being offered more personalized AI-powered options as part of a beta test with AI.

“What we're beta testing at the moment are things where you can say, ‘Hey, I've got three kids. This is our first time camping. We want to go some place that's fun. My kids love the water. We want to try hiking, and my youngest son likes fishing, but he's not very good at it,’ ” Healy said.

“If you were talking to somebody who knew everything about every campsite, then what answer would they give you? That's what we think artificial intelligence can do,” he added. “And it's not just the data that's in the system, but it's all of the reviews and blogs and everything's out there in the public domain that you can pull different pieces together, put together into a contextual answer.”

If AI is able to understand a traveler’s intent, Healy said it could also suggest alternative destinations or experiences if something a traveler wants is booked up or otherwise not available. He said it could also help make public lands more accessible to more people.

“If you have some sort of impairment – maybe it's sight, hearing, mobility, cognitive, whatever it is – that confidence level (outdoors) might go down, “Healy said. “We want to provide you the right information, so that you can get outside with as much confidence as possible and have an experience that matches your needs .”

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United Airlines has travelers flying out of the middle seat.

Passengers stuck with a middle seat at booking will automatically be moved to a window or aisle seat when one becomes available if they have noted a preference for those, The Points Guy reported .

In March, United began allowing travelers using the airline’s app to sign up for seat notifications that would let them switch based on availability.

It will also allow those who want more room to request being moved to an exit or bulkhead row.

Passengers will automatically have their seats changed and will be notified through the app.

The switch, which is free of charge, comes as airlines have been under fire in recent years for raising prices and adding extra fees , along with facing bad customer reviews and dangerous safety malfunctions .

United reported that about 3 million people use their app daily but hope the new feature will encourage new downloads and appease passengers.

The seat you’re assigned on a United flight won’t only impact how comfortable you are when you travel but will also dictate how you board the flight.

At the end of last year, United began prioritizing passengers in window seats during its plane boarding process.

After passengers with a view are seated, those in the middle and then aisle seats are allowed to enter the plane.

United previously used its boarding method — internally referred to as WILMA — until 2017, when it introduced basic economy seating and had a computer system that only supported a five-group boarding structure, a company spokesperson previously told The Post.

Since United stopped using WILMA, boarding times have increased by 2 minutes, according to an internal memo.

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Analysis: 5 reasons why the airbus a380 failed to live up to the hype.

Despite its impressive engineering feats, the Superjumbo faced numerous challenges.

• The A380 faced challenges due to high manufacturing costs and inefficient engines, making it economically unsustainable long-term.
• Airbus misjudged market demand, as airlines favored smaller, more versatile models over the A380's massive capacity and hub-and-spoke model.
• Size constraints, limited runway and gate availability, and inefficient engines contributed to the A380's financial woes, leading to its premature retirement.

The Airbus A380 continues to amaze passengers and aviation enthusiasts. The Superjumbo’s enormous size has marveled the aviation community since its first flight on April 27, 2005. However, the jet is increasingly becoming a rare breed.

Once hailed as the future of air travel with its massive size and capacity, the A380 ultimately fell short of expectations. Despite its impressive engineering feats and luxurious amenities, the A380 faced numerous challenges that prevented it from achieving commercial success. In this analysis, we delve into five reasons why the Airbus A380 failed to live up to the hype.

1 Manufacturing costs

The large capacity came at an even larger price.

When Airbus launched the A380 program in 2000, the manufacturer aspired to challenge Boeing's longstanding dominance with its 747, an iconic long-haul aircraft that had maintained its position since the early 1970s.

Yet, according to Forbes , numerous aviation experts and consultants, airline executives, and airport planners advised Airbus against building the Superjumbo – in fact, even Boeing leaders told their rivals not to pursue the plan.

One of the primary reasons behind the A380's lackluster performance was its exorbitant manufacturing costs. Building such a colossal aircraft required substantial investments in infrastructure, materials, and labor. Additionally, production delays and technical challenges further escalated manufacturing expenses, making the A380 economically unsustainable in the long run.

Why Couldn't Any Airlines Apart From Emirates Make The Airbus A380 Work?

It's worth highlighting that the A380 was not only expensive to build, but also costly to operate. According to Satair , airlines operating the A380 are faced with:

• A roughly $446 million sticker price
• $17,467 per hour in fuel costs (more on this later)
• $8,553 per hour in other operating costs

2 Shift in the commercial travel landscape

Airbus may have misjudged market demand.

When Airbus introduced the A380, it had predicted that the hub-and-spoke model was the way to go for airlines. In this model, one or more large airports serve as central hubs, connecting numerous spokes, which are smaller airports or cities.

Flights from the spokes converge at the hub(s), where passengers can transfer to other flights to reach their final destinations. This allows airlines to efficiently consolidate passenger traffic, maximize aircraft utilization, and offer a wider range of destinations (albeit with fewer direct flights).

Unfortunately, direct point-to-point flights, instead, grew in popularity due to several reasons, including:

Consequently, airlines increasingly favored smaller, more versatile models such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This change in market dynamics undermined the A380's appeal and limited its attractiveness to airlines seeking greater operational flexibility.

3 Size constraints

The a380 was just too big.

According to the BBC , the A380 also boasts more than 5,382 square feet (500 square meters) of usable floor space, enabling carriers to offer spacious first-class suites, as well as bars, beauty salons and even duty-free shops.

While the A380's impressive size was initially seen as a competitive advantage, it ultimately proved to be a liability, as demonstrated below:

The aircraft's sheer size necessitated special infrastructure modifications at airports, including wider runways, reinforced taxiways, and larger boarding gates. Airports would often have to bear the costs of upgrading their facilities to accommodate the A380 – and not all airports wanted (or could afford) to do so.

How Many Airports Can Actually Handle The A380?

As a result, only 140 airports worldwide are capable of accommodating the A380 , severely restricting its route network. Furthermore, airlines struggled to deploy the A380 profitably on routes with sufficient demand to fill its extensive seating capacity, leading to less-than-favourable load factors and revenue losses.

4 Inefficient engines

The a380 was 12% less fuel efficient than boeing’s then-new aircraft.

Despite technological advancements, the A380's four-engine configuration resulted in higher fuel consumption compared to modern twin-engine aircraft. Per Green Worldwide Shipping , some of the most fuel-efficient airliners today are:

• Airbus A350-900
• Airbus A320neo
• Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Retired Airbus sales representative John Leahy blamed the Superjumbo’s failure on inefficient engines, saying to AirlineRatings :

“We launched in 2000, but three years later we got the 787 being launched with GENx engines and Rolls Royce matching that, having a ten to 12% better specific fuel consumption than the A380’s engines.”

According to Head for Points , this 12% fuel efficiency difference represents substantial savings in an industry where even a 0.5% gain can make a difference to commercial viability.

Additionally, the demand for more efficient engines due to the increasing focus on sustainability further penalized the A380's fuel-intensive operations, undermining its viability in today’s eco-conscious industry.

5 Fuel price volatility

Having four engines comes at a price.

As if having inefficient engines wasn’t bad enough, the cost of flying such a large aircraft – with four engines, no less – is significantly impacted by fuel prices. The A380 faced significant challenges stemming from fuel price volatility, particularly in the aftermath of global events such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Soaring fuel prices following 9/11 heightened airlines' focus on fuel efficiency and cost containment, further diminishing the A380's appeal. Similarly, the unprecedented downturn in air travel demand triggered by the COVID-19 crisis exacerbated the A380's financial woes, leading several airlines to retire their A380 fleets prematurely. Thus, it came as no surprise when Airbus announced in 2019 that it would cease production of the A380 in 2021.

Why The Airbus A380 Is The Perfect Testbed For Evolving Engine Technology

Despite its revolutionary design and unmatched passenger experience, the Airbus A380 ultimately struggled to overcome a myriad of challenges. Yet, the Superjumbo will forever be remembered as a marvel of aviation engineering, serving as a case study to shape the design and production of next-generation aircraft aimed at meeting the evolving needs of airlines and passengers alike.

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My first night camping in a travel trailer was the beginning of two years spent living full-time on the road in a vintage 1969 Airstream Overlander. I rolled all the way from Florida to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, from Austin to Arizona, and spent a spring camped out steps from the crisp rushing water of the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest. I never considered myself a rugged outdoorsy type, but after jumping in head first to the van-lifer lifestyle, I picked up a few skills, hacks, and gear tips that made life on the road a lot more comfortable . 

As an RV camper, I chased an endless summer, following fair weather in order to camp comfortably year round. But for most of North America, spring and summer are peak camping seasons and great times to take stock of your camping gear as REI drops prices to make room for new inventory . You’ll find normally pricey outdoor gear with major markdowns (think: up to 70 percent off) that will delight any camper, hiker, and adventurer, as well as last-chance savings on winter apparel essentials and ski accessories. But, you'll have to act fast to snag the best deals; they're selling out fast. Read on to see what one former full-time camper recommends picking up from this limited time REI sale. 

When I started camping, I was as far from Bear Grylls as you could get. I didn’t grow up camping and the hobby felt intimidating, but I soon learned that you don’t need to have all of the high-tech gear and equipment to have fun exploring the great outdoors. I started building my outdoor gear kit with the basics: a quality puffy jacket, base layers, a headlamp, and long-lasting boots, and made sure to rent a simple and compact four-person tent — but you can get this Northwood backpacking tent for 60 percent off , bringing it down to about the same price as a two-day rental.

However, the most important thing to have with you on a camping trip is a curious mind and a love for the surprises of nature. After that, you’ll want dry socks , plenty of layers , a raincoat , and extra water — don’t forget the extra water, even if you don’t think that you’ll need it. Whether you’re an avid outdoorsy type, or just want to be prepared for anything, these top REI spring deals will set you up for a summer season of well-traveled adventures.

• Flylow Women's Sarah Insulated Jacket , $150 (originally $300)
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• The North Face Base Camp Voyager Roller Bag , $169 (originally $240)
• Northwood Series II 4-person Backpacking Tent , $113 (originally $285)

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When I traveled to Paris last year, I packed my collapsible REI duffel (now 30 percent off), folded compactly in its carrying envelope, in my carry-on. By the time I made my way back home, I had acquired so many souvenirs, vintage clothes, and French pharmacy beauty essentials that I filled up the duffel and checked it on my way back. On my next trip, I’ll be packing this on-sale convertible tote so I can transform it into a backpack when I need to hop on an e-bike to zip around.

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When I was camping in the Airstream, I’d always have a “setup beer” and “breakdown coffee.” In the afternoon, once I arrived at a new campsite, I’d crack a cold one and pour it into an insulated thermos to keep it chilled while slowly setting up camp. In the morning, a piping hot coffee would go in the same stainless steel thermos so it stayed warm as I broke down and packed up. All that to say, a versatile beverage bottle that can do it all — for both hot and cold drinks — is a camper’s right-hand. REI sources some of the best brands for insulated drinkware, like Hydro Flask, whose Coffee Cup travel tumbler has been marked down to $26 this weekend.

But the retailer has more than just bottles on sale right now; REI’s other travel accessories are designed for smart, savvy adventures — like this Sherpani Women's Lima Shoulder Bag that's perfect for any outing and 30 percent off, or the Thule Subterranean PowerShuttle Travel Case that'll make packing a breeze.

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In the spring, retailers make massive markdowns on last-season’s stock in order to make room for new season colors and styles. Fluffy fleeces and layerable flannels come in handy on chilly camp mornings, which are common in the summer if you’re pitching a tent in destinations like Michigan’s Upper Peninsula or the Rockies. And you might not need these high-tech insulated running leggings now, but you’ll be thanking yourself for jumping on their discounted price come those chilly fall mornings (which are just a few months down the road).

• Smartwool Men's Merino Plant-Based Dye T-shirt , $60 (originally $80)
• Flylow Lupine Women's Insulated Jacket , $69 (originally $230)
• REI Co-op Women's Trailsmith Fleece Jacket , $22 (originally $90) 
• Patagonia Men's 8-inch Multi Trails Shorts , $47 (originally $79)
• Patagonia Women's Long-sleeve Flannel Shirt , $29 (originally $99)
• Kuhl Women's Freeflex Cargo Shorts , $40 (originally $89)
• Patagonia Women's Wind Shield Pants $84 (originally $169)
• Pearl IZumi Women's Attack Cycling Tights , $30 (originally $100) 

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If you want to instantly blend in with the camping crowd, grab yourself a pair of Blundstone Classic Chelsea Boots (currently marked down by a rare 50 percent in select colors and selling out fast). The Tasmanian-made boots are on the feet of mountain town residents everywhere. But more than just a fashion statement, the fan-favorite boots are simply well-made and incredibly versatile as an everyday shoe. I’ve worn my Blundstones with a silk skirt and cashmere sweater, and also hiked them across muddy Appalachian trails and streams — they’re simple boots that can do a lot.

Now’s also the time to get your hands on the Nikes of the outdoor gear world: Chacos. The best (in my opinion) hiking sandal brand, Chaco's new-and-improved Z/Cloud 2 Sandals are 25 percent off ahead of all of your summer hikes. 

• REI Co-op Women's Swiftland MT Trail-Running Shoes , $39 (originally $130) 
• Chaco Women's Z/Cloud 2 Hiking Sandals , $75 (originally $100) 
• REI Co-op Men's Flash TT Hiking Boots , $85 (originally $170)
• La Sportiva x Janji Jackal II Trail-Running Shoes , $70 (originally $175) 
• Altra Women's Lone Peak 7 Trail-Running Shoes , $105 (originally $130) 
• Hoka Men's Arahi 6 Road-Running Shoes , $113 (originally $140) 
• REI Co-op Men's Swiftland MT BlueSky Trail-Running Shoes , $75 (originally $150)
• Keen Women's WK400 Leather Walking Shoes , $80 (originally $160)
• Merrell Men's Moab Speed Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boots , $128 (originally $170) 
• Sorel Men's Mac Hill Lite Mid Waterproof Boots , $87 (originally $175) 

REI Co-op Men's Flash TT Hiking Boots

Headlamps may look goofy, but they’re incredibly useful at the campsite. When you’re camping you always need your hands free, so things like flashlights actually aren’t super useful. The best headlamps have various light intensities (like your car’s headlights), and a red-light setting so you’re not blinding your fellow campmates and you can better view Dark Sky parks. This Snap Solo Headlamp from Princeton Tec has an articulating and removable lamp head and its 48 percent off. 

Don’t forget to pack a small gas canister or portable stove , which are absolutely essential for boiling water — and most importantly, making coffee. Speaking of this essential elixir, don’t be caught on the trail with coffee grounds and no way to use them. Have a collapsible pour-over that lives in your camping kit, like this one from Pourigami that's 26 percent off. 

• Alps Mountaineering Dash Chair , $45 (originally $120)
• MPowerd Luci Pro Series Inflatable Solar Lantern , $35 (originally $50) 
• Alpine Mountain Gear Weekender Tent 4 , $65 (originally $150) 
• Mountainsmith Antero Sleeping Bag , $65 (originally $120)   
• IceMule Clear 15L Cooler , $55 (originally $110)
• Trekmates Bomberlite Sleeping Pad , $54 (originally $119) 
• Big Agnes Goosenest Inflatable Cot , $163 (originally $300) 
• Coleman OneSource Heated Stadium Seat , $61 (originally $140) 
• Miir Pourigami Coffee Maker , $22 (originally $30) 

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It doesn’t have to be ski season to have a chilly morning at camp, where you need some extra comfort. If you’re camping in the Southern Hemisphere in the summer months (say Patagonia or Australia), then you can hit the jackpot on winter apparel before your trip. But even summer Alaska cruises call for insulated layers. 

Winter gear is notoriously expensive, so spring sales are the best time to get good deals. Start with staple base layers that both insulate and wick away moisture, like this core base layer top from REI Co-Op that's 30 percent off. The gold standard of cold weather gear is a “puffy,” or down jacket. This Lole puffy (now 59 percent off) is a jacket that you can wear down to the threads. Still not warm enough? Stock up on Ignik's hand and toe warmers (one pack is currently less than a dollar), so you always have some on hand (pun intended). 

• Flylow Women's Laurel Down Vest , $45 (originally $150) 
• Picture Organic Clothing Men's Testy Bib Pants , $125 (originally $250) 
• REI Co-Op Men's Midweight Base Layer Bottoms , $27 (originally $55) 
• Anon Women's WM1 Snow Goggles and MFI Face Mask, $140 (originally $280) 
• Lole Women's Piper Insulated Jacket , $90 (originally $219) 
• Burton Women's Gore-Tex 3-in-1 Mittens , $59 (originally $85) 
• The North Face Women's Freedom Insulated Snow Pants , $140 (originally $220)
• REI Co-op Women's Merino 185 Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top , $56 (originally $80)
• Smith Method Mips Snow Helmet , $84 (originally $140) 
• Salomon Men's S/PRO MV 100 GW Ski Boots , $350 (originally $500) 
• REI Co-op Women's Powderbound Insulated Bib Snow Pants , $99 (originally $199) 
• Sorel Women's ONA Rmx Glacy Waterproof Boots , $75 (originally $150)

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What to know about the crisis of violence, politics and hunger engulfing Haiti

A long-simmering crisis over Haiti’s ability to govern itself, particularly after a series of natural disasters and an increasingly dire humanitarian emergency, has come to a head in the Caribbean nation, as its de facto president remains stranded in Puerto Rico and its people starve and live in fear of rampant violence. 

The chaos engulfing the country has been bubbling for more than a year, only for it to spill over on the global stage on Monday night, as Haiti’s unpopular prime minister, Ariel Henry, agreed to resign once a transitional government is brokered by other Caribbean nations and parties, including the U.S.

But the very idea of a transitional government brokered not by Haitians but by outsiders is one of the main reasons Haiti, a nation of 11 million, is on the brink, according to humanitarian workers and residents who have called for Haitian-led solutions. 

“What we’re seeing in Haiti has been building since the 2010 earthquake,” said Greg Beckett, an associate professor of anthropology at Western University in Canada. 

What is happening in Haiti and why?

In the power vacuum that followed the assassination of democratically elected President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, Henry, who was prime minister under Moïse, assumed power, with the support of several nations, including the U.S. 

When Haiti failed to hold elections multiple times — Henry said it was due to logistical problems or violence — protests rang out against him. By the time Henry announced last year that elections would be postponed again, to 2025, armed groups that were already active in Port-au-Prince, the capital, dialed up the violence.

Even before Moïse’s assassination, these militias and armed groups existed alongside politicians who used them to do their bidding, including everything from intimidating the opposition to collecting votes . With the dwindling of the country’s elected officials, though, many of these rebel forces have engaged in excessively violent acts, and have taken control of at least 80% of the capital, according to a United Nations estimate. 

Those groups, which include paramilitary and former police officers who pose as community leaders, have been responsible for the increase in killings, kidnappings and rapes since Moïse’s death, according to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program at Uppsala University in Sweden. According to a report from the U.N . released in January, more than 8,400 people were killed, injured or kidnapped in 2023, an increase of 122% increase from 2022.

“January and February have been the most violent months in the recent crisis, with thousands of people killed, or injured, or raped,” Beckett said.

Armed groups who had been calling for Henry’s resignation have already attacked airports, police stations, sea ports, the Central Bank and the country’s national soccer stadium. The situation reached critical mass earlier this month when the country’s two main prisons were raided , leading to the escape of about 4,000 prisoners. The beleaguered government called a 72-hour state of emergency, including a night-time curfew — but its authority had evaporated by then.

Aside from human-made catastrophes, Haiti still has not fully recovered from the devastating earthquake in 2010 that killed about 220,000 people and left 1.5 million homeless, many of them living in poorly built and exposed housing. More earthquakes, hurricanes and floods have followed, exacerbating efforts to rebuild infrastructure and a sense of national unity.

Since the earthquake, “there have been groups in Haiti trying to control that reconstruction process and the funding, the billions of dollars coming into the country to rebuild it,” said Beckett, who specializes in the Caribbean, particularly Haiti. 

Beckett said that control initially came from politicians and subsequently from armed groups supported by those politicians. Political “parties that controlled the government used the government for corruption to steal that money. We’re seeing the fallout from that.”

Many armed groups have formed in recent years claiming to be community groups carrying out essential work in underprivileged neighborhoods, but they have instead been accused of violence, even murder . One of the two main groups, G-9, is led by a former elite police officer, Jimmy Chérizier — also known as “Barbecue” — who has become the public face of the unrest and claimed credit for various attacks on public institutions. He has openly called for Henry to step down and called his campaign an “armed revolution.”

But caught in the crossfire are the residents of Haiti. In just one week, 15,000 people have been displaced from Port-au-Prince, according to a U.N. estimate. But people have been trying to flee the capital for well over a year, with one woman telling NBC News that she is currently hiding in a church with her three children and another family with eight children. The U.N. said about 160,000 people have left Port-au-Prince because of the swell of violence in the last several months. 

Deep poverty and famine are also a serious danger. Gangs have cut off access to the country’s largest port, Autorité Portuaire Nationale, and food could soon become scarce.

Haiti's uncertain future

A new transitional government may dismay the Haitians and their supporters who call for Haitian-led solutions to the crisis. 

But the creation of such a government would come after years of democratic disruption and the crumbling of Haiti’s political leadership. The country hasn’t held an election in eight years. 

Haitian advocates and scholars like Jemima Pierre, a professor at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, say foreign intervention, including from the U.S., is partially to blame for Haiti’s turmoil. The U.S. has routinely sent thousands of troops to Haiti , intervened in its government and supported unpopular leaders like Henry.

“What you have over the last 20 years is the consistent dismantling of the Haitian state,” Pierre said. “What intervention means for Haiti, what it has always meant, is death and destruction.”

In fact, the country’s situation was so dire that Henry was forced to travel abroad in the hope of securing a U.N. peacekeeping deal. He went to Kenya, which agreed to send 1,000 troops to coordinate an East African and U.N.-backed alliance to help restore order in Haiti, but the plan is now on hold . Kenya agreed last October to send a U.N.-sanctioned security force to Haiti, but Kenya’s courts decided it was unconstitutional. The result has been Haiti fending for itself. 

“A force like Kenya, they don’t speak Kreyòl, they don’t speak French,” Pierre said. “The Kenyan police are known for human rights abuses . So what does it tell us as Haitians that the only thing that you see that we deserve are not schools, not reparations for the cholera the U.N. brought , but more military with the mandate to use all kinds of force on our population? That is unacceptable.”  

Henry was forced to announce his planned resignation from Puerto Rico, as threats of violence — and armed groups taking over the airports — have prevented him from returning to his country.  

Now that Henry is to stand down, it is far from clear what the armed groups will do or demand next, aside from the right to govern. 

“It’s the Haitian people who know what they’re going through. It’s the Haitian people who are going to take destiny into their own hands. Haitian people will choose who will govern them,” Chérizier said recently, according to The Associated Press .

Haitians and their supporters have put forth their own solutions over the years, holding that foreign intervention routinely ignores the voices and desires of Haitians. 

In 2021, both Haitian and non-Haitian church leaders, women’s rights groups, lawyers, humanitarian workers, the Voodoo Sector and more created the Commission to Search for a Haitian Solution to the Crisis . The commission has proposed the “ Montana Accord ,” outlining a two-year interim government with oversight committees tasked with restoring order, eradicating corruption and establishing fair elections. 

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CORRECTION (March 15, 2024, 9:58 a.m. ET): An earlier version of this article misstated which university Jemima Pierre is affiliated with. She is a professor at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, not the University of California, Los Angeles, (or Columbia University, as an earlier correction misstated).

Patrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.

Char Adams is a reporter for NBC BLK who writes about race.

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