Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry Announces Resignation Amid Gang Violence Crisis

The articles report that Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to step down from his position following pressure from regional leaders and the US at an emergency meeting in Jamaica. The resignation comes amid increasing violence and anarchy in Haiti, with armed gangs demanding Henry's resignation and advancing into the capital. Henry has stated that his government will leave power after the establishment of a transitional council, but his adviser indicates he will remain in his role until the formation of an interim government. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has offered an additional $100 million to pave the way for security forces. The articles also mention that criminal gangs have attacked state institutions and demanded Henry's resignation, leading to fears of civil war. Henry is currently stranded in Puerto Rico while regional leaders call for a swift transition.