The Haitian government declared a state of emergency Sunday evening, following two prison breaks, as major gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier seeks to oust prime minister Ariel Henry.
“Barbecue” — a nickname that originates either from having set people on fire, his mother having worked as a fried chicken vendor or both — is a former cop who is now the head of the Revolutionary Forces of the G9 Family and Allies.
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