"Rise of Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier: Gang Violence in Haiti"

Former Haitian police officer Jimmy Chérizier, also known as "Barbeque," is leading a violent campaign to seize control of Haiti, with his coalition of armed gangs known as G9 seizing large parts of Port-au-Prince. Chérizier has a history of orchestrating massacres and has been implicated in human rights abuses, including attacks on civilians and blocking fuel supplies, contributing to an economic and humanitarian crisis. The recent resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry has left a power vacuum, with Chérizier showing no intention of ceding power, while being closely allied with a powerful political party in Haiti.