Jimmy Chérizier

Jimmy Chérizier, nicknamed Barbecue, is a Haitian politician, criminal gang leader, former police officer, and warlord who is the head of the Revolutionary Forces of the G9 Family and Allies, abbreviated as "G9" or "FRG9", a federation of over a dozen Haitian gangs based in Port-au-Prince. Known for often making public appearances in military camouflage and a beret, he calls himself the leader of an "armed revolution". He had close connections with the Haitian Tèt Kale Party and was closely allied with former Haitian president Jovenel Moïse until his assassination in 2021. Considered the most powerful gang leader and war criminal in Haiti, he is also currently believed to be one of the country's de facto most powerful political figures. He is believed to be responsible for numerous large-scale massacres against civilians in the Port-au-Prince area.