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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A controversial travel ban enacted by President Donald Trump officially went into effect this week, targeting 12 countries—among them, Haiti.

Critics said the new policy unfairly punishes people most in need of protection, especially as Haiti faces unprecedented levels of gang violence, political instability, and humanitarian crisis.

Advocates in South Florida are sounding the alarm, warning that the ban could block access to safety for desperate families and disrupt crucial relief efforts already underway.

As gang violence grips Haiti, aid organizations said it's getting harder—and more dangerous—to help.

"It's horrific, it's terrible—the gangs are out of control," said Joe Karabensh, president of Missionary Flights, a Christian nonprofit based in St. Luc

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