Joly Germine
Joly Germine, also known as Yonyon, is a 32-year-old individual from Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, who gained notoriety as a leader of the 400 Mawozo gang, a criminal organization involved in kidnappings and violence. On May 17, 2025, he was convicted by a federal jury in Washington, D.C., for orchestrating the kidnapping of 16 American citizens, including five children, in 2021, an incident that drew significant media attention and highlighted the ongoing issues of gang violence and kidnapping in Haiti.
Born on May 17, 1993 (32 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haiti | 2 | 1.00 | 0.53% | +10% | 11,402,533 | 67,074 | $20,000 | 118$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 1.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,918 | $89,000 | 57$ |
| Totals | 3 | 22,250,443 | 73,992 | $109,000 | 175$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Haiti:
Joly Germine was found guilty for orchestrating the kidnapping of 16 American citizens.
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Dominican Republic:
Joly Germine was found guilty of kidnapping 16 American citizens in 2021.
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Haiti:
Joly Germine was convicted for orchestrating the kidnapping of 16 American citizens.
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