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Judi Lynn

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Wed Sep 27, 2023, 02:23 AM Sep 2023

Haiti's most powerful gang leader, Jimmy 'Barbecue', calls for armed overthrow of the prime minister

Haiti's most powerful gang leader, Jimmy 'Barbecue', calls for armed overthrow of the prime minister after taking control of most of the capital

  • Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier led his men through Port-au-Prince yesterday

  • Mr Cherizier is calling for the armed overthrow of prime minister Ariel Henry

  • Haiti has been in chaos since president Jovenal Moise was assassinated in 2021

    By JACOB JUDAH
    PUBLISHED: 11:11 EDT, 20 September 2023 | UPDATED: 11:14 EDT, 20 September 2023

    Haiti's most powerful gang leader, Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier, called for the overthrow of his fragile Caribbean nation's prime minister yesterday as he led armed followers on a march through Port-au-Prince.

    Mr Cherizier, who leads the 'G9 Family and Allies' coalition of gangs, called on Haitians to take to the streets against prime minister Ariel Henry. He was flanked by armed gang members as he walked through the streets of the capital, where his followers blocked roads and banged drums.

    'We are launching the fight to overturn Ariel Henry's government in any way,' Mr Cherizier said, and promised daily demonstrations in parts of Port-au-Prince. 'Our fight will be with weapons,' he added.

    Gangs have exploited political chaos in Haiti to seize control over much of the capital ever since president Jovenal Moise was assassinated in July 2021.

    More:
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12540853/Haiti-gang-leader-Jimmy-Barbecue-Cherizier-calls-armed-overthrow-prime-minister-Ariel-Henry.html
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