Government Accountability

U.S. Raises Reward to $5 Million for Notorious Haitian Gang Leader Threatening Regional Stability

By National Security Desk | August 12, 2025

The U.S. escalates its response to rampant violence in Haiti by doubling the bounty on gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, known as Barbecue, whose reign threatens American interests and regional security.

The escalating chaos gripping Haiti demands America’s urgent attention as Washington doubles down on efforts to bring notorious gang leader Jimmy Cherizier—better known as "Barbecue"—to justice. The U.S. Department of State has increased its reward offer to a staggering $5 million for information leading to Cherizier's arrest, underscoring how his violent grip over Port-au-Prince imperils not only Haitian stability but also American citizens and national security. How Long Will America Watch Chaos Unfold Without Consequence? With roughly 90% of Haiti’s capital under de facto gang control, this surge of lawlessness is no distant tragedy—it directly impacts the United States by...

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