Haiti’s gangs have gained “near-total control” of the capital and authorities are unable to stop escalating violence across the impoverished Caribbean nation, senior U.N. officials warned Wednesday.An estimated 90% of the capital Port-au-Prince is now under control of criminal groups who are expanding attacks not only into surrounding areas but beyond into previously peaceful areas,

The Dominican Republic's minister of foreign affairs is warning that time “has run out” and Haiti faces a possible total collapse if immediate intervention does not occur.