Hundreds of US, European, and Salvadoran combatants will deploy to Haiti to combat gangs, led by Erik Prince's Vectus Global. The firm, operating in Haiti since March, aims to regain control of key areas, a 10-year deal with the Haitian government including a role in tax collection. The deployment, involving snipers, intelligence specialists, and drones, raises human rights concerns. Critics argue it undermines Haitian institutions and further isolates the Haitian police force, despite desperate pleas for intervention from citizens overwhelmed by gang violence.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.