# Lawmakers Witness Haiti’s Bleak Reality | Wilmington News

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Podcast: [Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606)
Published: 2026-07-29T12:24:09+00:00
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A U.S. congressional delegation’s harrowing visit to Haiti revealed a nation gripped by gang violence so severe it rivaled war zones — with lawmakers describing streets choked by debris, police in full tactical gear, and a chilling video of gang torture. Amid a failed international effort to restore order, they learned of a six-year-old American girl kidnapped and possibly assaulted, freed only after a ransom — while officials declined to share details to protect her family. The trip, the first in a decade, underscored deep-rooted corruption and the alarming role of powerful figures in fueling gangs. One lawmaker even proposed that returning Haitian-Americans could help rebuild the country’s shattered security forces. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b64466f2d16311ba

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