Political Power Struggle in Haiti Between Gang Leaders

With the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry in Haiti, ex-cop gang boss Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier emerges as a powerful figure, rivaling rap-singing gangster Johnson Andre, aka Izo Vilaj de Dye. Izo gained notoriety through politicized rap videos, leading the deadly “Five Seconds Gang.” Both Cherizier and Izo wield significant influence in Haiti's complex gang landscape, with social media amplifying their power.