Additional U.S. Marines with expertise in anti-terrorism operations have been deployed to Haiti to enhance security at the American embassy.

This move comes 24 hours after the country’s prime minister resigned amid escalating turmoil.

The elite Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (F.A.S.T) was dispatched as chaos persisted, particularly following the call for a ‘bloody revolution’ by top gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier.

Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation on Tuesday occurred against the backdrop of Haiti teetering on the brink of civil war, with bodies scattered in the streets.

In response to the ongoing crisis, the European Union announced on Wednesday that it would provide humanitarian aid totaling 20 million euros ($21.8 million) to Haiti, the Daily Mail reported.

Henry’s decision to step down aimed to curb the escalating violence that has severely impacted public services and displaced numerous individuals.

Gangs, exercising significant control over the capital, Port-au-Prince, had demanded Henry’s departure as they orchestrated a series of attacks on police stations, prisons, and other critical infrastructure.

In a setback to international efforts aimed at stabilizing the country, Kenya declared on Tuesday that it would temporarily halt plans to lead a multinational police mission supported by the United Nations.

Written by B.C. Begley