August 14, 2025
In a statement filled with sorrow, the Prime Minister’s Office expressed its “profound emotion” over the deaths of police officers and security brigadiers killed in Pacot and Canapé-Vert, praising the sacrifice of these men who fell “while honoring their oath.” The government bowed before their memory, declaring that their bravery commands the respect of the entire nation.
“The fight against insecurity remains its absolute priority,” the official statement stressed, reaffirming the State’s commitment to restoring peace. Authorities announced an “implacable” response, vowing not to yield to the weapons and violence imposed by armed groups.
This solemn message seeks to reassure a population exhausted by repeated tragedies and broken promises. “The safety of the people is a sacred mission,” the government reiterated, underlining its pledge to continue the battle to the very end.
Yet on the ground, the reality paints a starkly different picture. Armed gangs, still powerful, continue their advance toward Canapé-Vert, defying police operations that have so far failed to dislodge them for good.
Despite the rhetoric of resolve, it is the gangs who are dictating the pace. The State may bow in mourning—but the capital is falling, neighborhood by neighborhood.
