The chapter delves into the rise of Barbecue, a notorious gang leader in Haiti, expelled from the police for alleged abuses, who established a powerful gang alliance in Port-au-Prince. As Haiti faces a power vacuum with Mr. Henri set to leave office, Charizier emerges as a revolutionary figure rallying for new leadership, asserting his group's role in shaping the nation's future despite international negotiations for a transitional government.
The case against the tech giant has been brewing since 2019 and while the smartphone maker is usually well-equipped to bat away regulators, this fight could bruise. Why Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, Haiti’s most prominent warlord, could play a key role in the country’s future (09:48). And, the Dutch-American primatologist who showed animals to have kinder instincts (16:40).
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