Haitian gang leader ‘Barbecue’ warns citizens to stay indoors

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Jimmy Chérizier, the notorious leader of the “Viv Ansanm” gang coalition, has issued a stark warning to residents of Haiti’s capital, urging them to remain indoors as his group prepares to engage in a violent confrontation with law enforcement. Known by his alias “Barbecue,” Chérizier released a video message on Sunday, demanding that the Haitian National Police (PNH) cancel all leave and vacations for officers immediately.