"Gang Leader 'Barbecue' and the Crisis in Haiti: A Country Under Siege"

Haiti's prime minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid mounting international pressure following gang violence that has pushed the capital to the brink of civil war. Former police officer Jimmy 'Barbecue’ Cherizier, leader of the ‘G9’ coalition, has claimed responsibility for the surge in attacks, with heavily armed gangs trying to seize control of key government sites, including the main international airport. The country has failed to hold parliamentary and general elections in recent years, leading to a power vacuum and increasing violence. The gangs, now controlling up to 80% of the capital, have become more financially independent through smuggled firearms and ransom payments, allowing them to acquire high-caliber weapons and pose a significant threat to the stability of the country.