Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, is contracted by Haiti to combat gang violence threatening the capital, Port-au-Prince.
Haiti's Desperation Fuels Alliance with Erik Prince in Gang Warfare
Haiti's Desperation Fuels Alliance with Erik Prince in Gang Warfare
Haitian government partners with Trump supporter for military operations against gangs
In a bold move to combat worsening gang violence in Haiti, the government has turned to Erik Prince, the controversial private military contractor known for creating Blackwater. The escalating violence has seen gangs increasingly threaten stability in the capital, Port-au-Prince, prompting authorities to sign a contract with Prince aimed at orchestrating lethal operations against these criminal factions.
According to senior Haitian and American officials, Prince’s team has begun working on this initiative, including deploying drones for targeted strikes against gang members. However, to date, there have been no confirmed casualties or high-profile captures attributed to these efforts, indicating challenges in executing the plan effectively.
As part of his operations, Prince is also tapping into the resources of Haitian American military veterans, anticipating the recruitment of up to 150 mercenaries over the upcoming months. Furthermore, reports suggest that he has already dispatched a significant shipment of weapons intended to bolster the Haitian government's fight against gangs.
Despite American officials being aware of this collaboration, details regarding the financial implications of Prince's contract, such as his compensation, remain undisclosed. The partnership marks a unique intersection of private military engagement in a country grappling with profound security issues, reflecting both the desperation of the Haitian government and the emerging role of private contractors in international conflicts.
According to senior Haitian and American officials, Prince’s team has begun working on this initiative, including deploying drones for targeted strikes against gang members. However, to date, there have been no confirmed casualties or high-profile captures attributed to these efforts, indicating challenges in executing the plan effectively.
As part of his operations, Prince is also tapping into the resources of Haitian American military veterans, anticipating the recruitment of up to 150 mercenaries over the upcoming months. Furthermore, reports suggest that he has already dispatched a significant shipment of weapons intended to bolster the Haitian government's fight against gangs.
Despite American officials being aware of this collaboration, details regarding the financial implications of Prince's contract, such as his compensation, remain undisclosed. The partnership marks a unique intersection of private military engagement in a country grappling with profound security issues, reflecting both the desperation of the Haitian government and the emerging role of private contractors in international conflicts.
