Summary
- Gangs in Haiti, led by powerful leader Barbecue, demonstrate force in neighborhoods
- Barbecue heads the G9 federation of gangs, orchestrating attacks on government installations
- U.S. Treasury and United Nations have sanctioned Barbecue for human rights abuses
- Barbecue, a former police officer, turned against the political elite to change the system
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- Barbecue, a gang leader in Haiti, justifies gang violence as a fight against the rich who exploit the country.
- Despite his claims, NPR reports that the gangs are extorting the poor, committing violent acts, and creating chaos in the country.
- Barbecue blames the government and Haitian elites for allowing this situation to persist in order to maintain power.
- The situation in Haiti continues to be dangerous and volatile due to ongoing gang violence and unrest.
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- Barbecue, a notorious gang leader in Haiti, believes the U.S. government carries some responsibility for the situation in Haiti.
- The establishment of a nine-member transitional council for elections was deemed necessary by the U.S., but Barbecue sees it as imposed by Washington, not reflecting the will of the Haitian people.
- Barbecue anticipates a long fight with the imminent arrival of a Kenyan-led multinational force, expecting bloodshed and the eventual departure of international forces.
- Despite the challenges, Barbecue remains resolute, echoing the sentiment that his fate rests in the hands of God and his ancestors.
