Jimmy Chérizier

Jimmy Chérizier

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Jimmy Chérizier, also known as 'Barbecue', is a notorious Haitian gang leader and former police officer linked to the coalition of gangs known as 'Vivre Ensemble' (Live Together). He has gained infamy for his role in escalating violence in Haiti, particularly in the capital, Port-au-Prince, where his gang has been implicated in numerous acts of violence, including murders and kidnappings. Chérizier has been a central figure in the ongoing crisis of gang-related violence in Haiti, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, exacerbating the country's already dire security situation.

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Jimmy Cherizier patrols the streets with G-9 alliance gang members.

Index - Külföld - Az Adams Familytől a Gomorrán át a jakuzákig – ezek a bűnszervezetek uralják a világot
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-02-25
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Jimmy Cherizier, also known as 'Barbecue', is a notorious gang member who was recently evicted from his position by the Haitian police.

El consejo de transición de Haití entrega el poder al primer ministro Fils-Aimé
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-08
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Jimmy Cherizier, known as 'Barbecue', is one of the most notorious members of the criminal gangs in Port-au-Prince.

En Haïti, le conseil présidentiel de transition remet le pouvoir au premier ministre Alix Didier Fils-Aimé
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-07
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Jimmy Chérizier, also known as 'Barbecue', leads a powerful gang in Haiti.

Haití se mantiene en vilo ante la posible destitución del primer ministro
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-01-25
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Jimmy Chérizier, also known as 'Barbecue', leads the powerful gang coalition Vivre Ensemble.

Haití se mantiene en vilo ante la posible destitución del primer ministro
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-01-25
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Jimmy Chérizier, alias 'Barbecue', leads the armed gang coalition Vivre Ensemble.

Posible destitución del primer ministro agrava nuevamente la crisis en Haití
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-01-24
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Jimmy Chérizier, also known as 'Barbecue', is accused of serious human rights violations and criminal acts.

Jusqu’à 8 millions de dollars offerts pour la capture des chefs de gangs haïtiens
Le Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898·HaitiHaiti· 2026-01-16
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Jimmy Cherizier is a top gang leader in Haiti who has become a leader and spokesman for a coalition of armed groups.

Haiti drone operation strikes home of gang leader ‘Barbecue’
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-01-15
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Jimmy Chérizier is the leader of the coalition Viv ansanm and is targeted in the police intervention.

La PNH poursuit son offensive, le fief de Jimmy Chérizier visé
Le Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898·HaitiHaiti· 2026-01-15
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Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, is the notorious gang leader of 'Viv Ansanm' in Haiti.

Fuerzas de seguridad haitianas lanzan operación en el barrio del jefe pandillero haitiano Barbecue
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-01-14
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Jimmy 'Barbacoa' Chérizier is the powerful leader of the gang alliance Viv Ansanm.

la selección del país más pobre de América entrena en Curazao por seguridad y tuvo que mejorar sus viajes y médicos
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-11-21
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Jimmy Chérizier is the powerful leader of the gang alliance Viv Ansanm, contributing to the violence in Haiti.

El largo camino de Haití al Mundial de fútbol de 2026
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-11-19
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Jimmy Chérizier, widely known as 'Barbecue,' appeared in a video shared Sunday by an independent Haitian media outlet, urging people to stay home on Nov. 17 so they wouldn’t 'be a victim.'

Haitian gang threats prompt UN staff to work from home in Port-au-Prince
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-17
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Cherizier leads an alliance of gangs known as Viv Ansanm, which has been involved in violent activities in Haiti.

US slaps sanctions on Haiti gang leader, ex-police officer
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-10-19
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Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier is the powerful leader of the gang alliance Viv Ansanm.

Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU prorroga el embargo de armas sobre Haití
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-10-18
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Cherizier leads an alliance of gangs known as Viv Ansanm, which has been involved in violent conflicts in Port-au-Prince.

US slaps sanctions on Haiti gang leader, ex-police officer
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-10-17
2.0

Jimmy Chérizier, alias 'Barbecue', is a figure leading the gangs in Haiti.

Grito de guerra de Haití borra de un plumazo el sueño electoral
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-09-29
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Jimmy Chérizier, also known as Barbecue, is considered a terrorist and is the target of a U.S. campaign offering a reward for his capture.

Les États-Unis s'approprient les codes de TikTok pour mener sa campagne de récompense pour capturer le chef de gang Barbecue
Le Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898·HaitiHaiti· 2025-09-10
3.0

Chérizier has compared himself to Martin Luther King jnr, Malcolm X, Fidel Castro and Robin Hood.

Gena Heraty’s selflessness gives us hope in a dark time – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-01
3.0

Jimmy Cherizier is the leader of the Viv Ansanm gang, which is associated with the kidnapping.

Irish Government did not pay a ransom, officials say – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-01
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Jimmy Chérizier, also known as Barbecue, is the leader of the criminal coalition 'Viv ansanm'.

La PNH émet une mise en garde aux populations des zones qui étaient sous contrôle des bandits
Le Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898·HaitiHaiti· 2025-08-31
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Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier, a prominent gang leader, withdrew his soldiers from several neighborhoods and urged former residents to return.

UN considers bigger security force as gangs extend grip on Haiti
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-08-30
4.0

Jimmy Chérizier, also known as Barbecue, is one of the leaders of Viv Ansanm.

Police regain control of key telecom hub seized by gangs | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-08-28
3.0

Jimmy Chérizier is a spokesperson for the group Viv ansanm who has called for peace.

Petites avancées sur le front de la sécurité...
Le Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898·HaitiHaiti· 2025-08-26
6.0

Jimmy Chérizier, the leader of a notorious gang in Haiti, claims he is prepared to cooperate with the FBI.

Gang leader says he is prepared to cooperate with FBI | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-08-19
5.0

Jimmy Cherizier, known as 'Barbecue', is a Haitian gang leader involved in the case against Bazile Richardson.

Un citoyen américain inculpé aux États-Unis pour transfert d’argent au chef de gang haïtien Jimmy Cherizier
Le Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898·HaitiHaiti· 2025-08-17
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Jimmy Cherizier, alias Barbecue, is the most notorious leader of armed gangs in Haiti, where they have unleashed chaos with thousands of deaths.

Barbecue, la figura central en la caótica crisis haitiana
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-08-14
3.0

Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, is a gang leader threatening political power in Haiti.

Haití ¿al Barbecue?
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-08-13
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Jimmy Chérizier, known as 'Barbacoa', is considered one of the most powerful and bloodthirsty criminal leaders in Haiti.

Jimmy "Barbacoa" Chérizier, el poderoso líder de las bandas de Haití
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-08-13
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