Protesters in Haiti demand protection against gangs

Bad weather did not stop some diehard protesters who took to the streets of Haiti’s capital on Wednesday to demand security against gangs. They burned tires, blocking roads, and putting up signs.

The protest was initially expected to draw thousands in Port-au-Prince, but the main event was canceled due to heavy rain. Some police officers holding automatic firearms were positioned near the roadblocks but did not intervene. Two weeks ago,…