Warlord Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier loses a top commander in a shootout amid escalating gang-led violence in Haiti, pushing the country towards collapse. Barbecue is rumored to be planning a coup to overthrow the government.
Key Points
Warlord Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier losing a key commander
Rumors of a planned coup by the armed gangs
Escalating violence and chaos in Port-au-Prince
Pros
Citizen-led death squads fighting back against armed gangs
Increased international attention on the crisis in Haiti
Cons
Rampant violence, murder, rape, arson, and kidnappings
Thousands killed and widespread reports of atrocities