Business owners ally with gangs to control the economy

The Grand South is isolated by the control of land routes by armed gangs who impose illegal taxes on trucks and travelers. Steeve Khawly and his allies are accused of using these groups to block access to the south while dominating maritime flows. This situation turns security chaos into a competitive advantage: sea transport becomes almost mandatory and concentrated in Khawly's hands.

In the telecommunications sector, Digicel and Natcom alone dominate the Haitian market, with Digicel holding a majority share of mobile subscribers. This concentration limits innovation and maintains high prices relative to service quality.

Air transport is nearly monopolized by Sunrise Airways, which holds a dominant position in domestic transport despite security issues faced by other companies. Critics emphasize the impact of high prices and recurring complaints about service quality.

The petroleum sector is controlled by Bandari Corporation/Bandari Haiti and DINASA, with a terminal blocked or regularly subjected to extortion. This situation causes dramatic fuel shortages in the country.

Gérard Cassis and his circle of oligarchs are accused of associating with gangs to secure distribution to the Grand North, significant volumes of food products via Cassis Frères S.A., while hindering competitors. These practices instrumentalize food as a lever of pressure and financing.