Haiti faces acute food emergency

Haiti is facing a humanitarian catastrophe as the global energy crisis ripples through its fragile economy.

The government's recent decision to increase fuel prices has led to a dramatic rise in the cost of basic necessities, making it impossible for many to afford even one meal a day.

Factory workers report having to walk hours to work because public transportation has become a luxury.

The United Nations has warned that without immediate international intervention, the nation faces a widespread famine that will disproportionately affect children and the elderly.