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Erik Prince to Deploy Veterans Amid Haiti's Gang Crisis

5/29/2025

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Erik Prince is stepping in to help Haiti tackle its escalating gang crisis, signing a contract to recruit American veterans and deploy mercenaries this summer. While the Haitian government employs weaponized drones against gangs, fears of civilian casualties loom large, compounded by a dire humanitarian situation and a troubling lack of international backing.

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Erik Prince is stepping in to help Haiti tackle its escalating gang crisis, signing a contract to recruit American veterans and deploy mercenaries this summer. While the Haitian government employs weaponized drones against gangs, fears of civilian casualties loom large, compounded by a dire humanitarian situation and a troubling lack of international backing.