US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue
Published: 8/12/2025
US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue for human rights abuses, murders, and kidnappings. Cherizier, leader of gang Viv Ansanm, and US citizen Richardson face charges for funding the gang's activities. The indictment links Cherizier to the La Saline massacre and a violent criminal enterprise causing a security crisis in Haiti. The US is offering a $5m reward for information leading to Cherizier's arrest, highlighting his role in Haiti's instability and violence.
