Jimmy Chérizier

Jimmy Chérizier

criminal Haiti

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
17,379
Power
157$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kazakhstan 1 3.00 0.06% +0% 18,776,707 10,461 $180,000 100$
Dominican Republic 1 3.00 0.06% +0% 10,847,910 6,918 $89,000 57$
Totals 2 29,624,617 17,379 $269,000 157$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Jimmy Chérizier, known as Barbecue, is a former police officer turned gang leader who helped unify rival gangs under a shared goal of opposing the Haitian government. 4

Fox News: Trump administration labels Haitian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Jimmy Chérizier, alias 'Barbecue', is the leader of the armed coalition 'Vivre Ensemble' responsible for recent attacks. 2

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Ataque a autobús en Haití deja un muerto y varios heridos

Guyana Guyana: Jimmy Cherizier, known as 'Barbecue,' later appeared in a video threatening retaliatory drone attacks. 3

Stabroek News: Haiti gangs set fire to building once home to nation’s oldest radio station

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Jimmy Chérizier, alias 'Barbecue', leads the armed coalition 'Vivre Ensemble' responsible for the attack on RTCV. 2

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Las bandas armadas atacan las instalaciones del mayor grupo de medios en Haití

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Jimmy Chérizier, alias Barbecue, is mentioned as a gang leader who may have lived in the Dominican Republic. 4

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: “Barbecue nunca ha entrado a territorio dominicano”