Haitian Gang Leader Barbecue Orchestrates Attacks Against Government

SOURCE www.npr.org
Former elite police officer known as Barbecue now leads a powerful Haitian gang federation, orchestrating attacks against the government and accusing the political elite of creating chaos in the country.

Key Points

  • Barbecue, a former police officer, leads the G9 federation of gangs and has orchestrated attacks on government installations in Haiti.
  • He accuses the government and Haitian elites of creating chaos to maintain power and argues that the gangs are fighting against exploitation by the rich.
  • Despite being sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury and the United Nations, Barbecue remains a powerful figure in the Haitian gang federation.

Pros

  • Barbecue's efforts to unite rival gangs under the Viv Ansanm alliance have led to increased pressure on the government to address issues facing the country.
  • His revelations about the government's involvement in creating and exploiting gangs shed light on systemic issues in Haiti.

Cons

  • Barbecue's leadership has resulted in violence, human rights abuses, and chaos in Haiti, leading to a significant loss of life and instability.
  • His defiance against international efforts to establish a transitional council for free and fair elections may hinder progress towards stability in the country.