The leader behind the armed rebellion in Haiti, Jimmy Chérizier, also known as “Barbecue,” has called for acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down in order to temporarily end the violence that has engulfed the country. Chérizier has pledged a truce if Henry resigns, promising to reopen blocked areas and halt attacks on police stations.
The ongoing violence in Haiti has seen an unprecedented alliance between warring gangs targeting government institutions, resulting in widespread chaos. Despite Henry’s failure to fulfill promises of new elections and stepping down, he remains hesitant to relinquish power, further fueling the unrest. Chérizier justifies his violent campaign for regime change as a means to combat corruption within the system.
Chérizier, wanted by the police, leads an alliance of criminal groups known as Viv Ansanm, which has been terrorizing the country for years. The violence has paralyzed daily life in Haiti, with closed schools, hospitals, and a scarcity of basic necessities. Henry, a divisive figure in Haiti, is currently stuck in Puerto Rico amidst the ongoing violence and continues to resist calls for his resignation.
Emergency meetings will be held by Caribbean leaders in an effort to find a political solution to the crisis, while the United States pressures Henry to agree to a new presidential transition council. The future political landscape in Haiti remains uncertain without Henry, raising questions about the role of armed groups like Chérizier’s in the transition process. Stay tuned for updates as this situation continues to develop.
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