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Erik Prince Plans Decade of Mercenaries to Stabilize Haiti

8/16/2025

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Erik Prince intends to deploy mercenaries in Haiti for ten years to address gang violence and stabilize Port-au-Prince.
Gangs, led by Jimmy Cherizier, are gaining power during a state of emergency, with ineffective international responses.
A North Carolina truck driver is indicted for allegedly assisting Cherizier, reflecting the intricate dynamics of Haiti's crisis.

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Story summary

Erik Prince intends to deploy mercenaries in Haiti for ten years to address gang violence and stabilize Port-au-Prince.
Gangs, led by Jimmy Cherizier, are gaining power during a state of emergency, with ineffective international responses.
A North Carolina truck driver is indicted for allegedly assisting Cherizier, reflecting the intricate dynamics of Haiti's crisis.