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Vectus Global Sends Mercenaries to Combat Haiti Gangs

8/14/2025

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Vectus Global, led by Erik Prince, will send hundreds of combatants to Haiti under a government agreement.
Gangs now control 90% of Port-au-Prince, with over 1,500 deaths reported from April to July.
Critics warn that foreign contractors may weaken local police and raise human rights concerns.
Prince's activities in Latin America suggest increasing U.S. military interests due to regional unrest.

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Story summary

Vectus Global, led by Erik Prince, will send hundreds of combatants to Haiti under a government agreement.
Gangs now control 90% of Port-au-Prince, with over 1,500 deaths reported from April to July.
Critics warn that foreign contractors may weaken local police and raise human rights concerns.
Prince's activities in Latin America suggest increasing U.S. military interests due to regional unrest.