Nearly 200 security personnel from Vectus Global, a firm founded by Erik Prince, will deploy to Haiti for a year to combat gang violence. The deployment aims to help the Haitian government reclaim territory controlled by gangs and advise on revenue collection. The initiative, though supported by the Haitian government, lacks U.S. government involvement or funding, raising concerns about potential legal violations and the escalation of conflict. Critics warn of risks related to fragmentation of authority and insufficient personnel to manage the situation, particularly given the power of the Viv Ansanm gang federation. The UN-backed mission in Haiti is currently understaffed and underfunded.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.