US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue
The US government has announced criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue, who heads the group Viv Ansanm. Viv Ansanm is accused of controlling much of the capital city of Haiti and being responsible for multiple murders, kidnappings, and attacks on infrastructure. The charges against Barbecue, whose real name is Jimmy Cherizier, include racketeering, kidnapping, and firearms offenses. The US is seeking his extradition to face trial in the country. The announcement of the charges comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Haiti, with the gang violence and political instability severely impacting the lives of the Haitian people. The US government's move to hold Barbecue accountable for his alleged crimes is seen as a significant step in addressing the ongoing crisis in Haiti, where gang violence has become a major threat to the country's stability and the well-being of its citizens.
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