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Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier: Trump could let Haiti decide its future

In a rare recent interview, Haitian gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier expressed confidence that former U.S. President and current President-elect Donald Trump could offer Haiti the opportunity to reclaim its sovereignty without foreign interference. The interview, shared by the Canadian YouTube channel Chris Must List, has attracted global attention for Cherizier’s candid insights into Haiti’s ongoing political struggles.

Travel

Is Labadee safe? Royal Caribbean addresses concerns

As Haiti grapples with severe instability, Royal Caribbean continues to dock at its private destination in Labadee, citing its isolation and robust security measures. While Port-au-Prince faces escalating gang violence and a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory from the U.S., Labadee remains a Level 1 “Exercise Normal Precautions” destination, raising questions about tourism in a nation in crisis.

Security & Crime

Armed violence and exploitation: children in Haiti’s crisis

Haiti’s children are increasingly caught in the crossfire of the nation’s spiraling crisis, with up to half of all armed group members now underage. Widespread poverty and the collapse of basic services drive this devastating trend, while humanitarian agencies struggle to protect the country’s most vulnerable.

Security & Crime

Haiti’s security crisis: gangs’ domination of Port-au-Prince

Dominican Republic

Dominican police scandal reveals years of ammunition trafficking to Haiti

Dominican media report that Operation Pandora has uncovered a network within the National Police trafficking ammunition and equipment, allegedly sold in Haiti for criminal use. The cross-border implications highlight regional security vulnerabilities.

Security & Crime

Haitian police operation Bas Delmas: successes and escapes

The Haitian National Police (PNH) launched a high-profile operation in Bas Delmas targeting the infamous gang leader Jimmy Chérisier, alias Barbecue. While two gang members were killed, the operation failed to capture Chérisier, raising concerns about the effectiveness of strategies against gang violence.

Business

FAA Flight Restrictions in Haiti: What You Need to Know

The FAA has lifted its full flight ban to Haiti, allowing U.S. airlines to land in Cap-Haïtien and Jacmel. Restrictions remain in high-risk areas, including Port-au-Prince.

Bilateral Relations

Dajabón market: a cross-border lifeline in the shadow of tensions

Amid mass deportations and border wall construction, the binational market in Dajabón thrives as a symbol of economic resilience and human survival, showcasing the interdependence of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Diplomacy

Haitian foreign minister and Dominican ambassador meet for renewed dialogue

Haiti’s newly appointed foreign minister, Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, held talks with Dominican ambassador Faruk Miguel Castillo, signaling a push for constructive dialogue on shared challenges between the two neighboring nations.
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