**Haiti Turns to Controversial Commander Erik Prince in Gang Warfare Battle**

Thu Jul 17 2025 19:25:52 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Haiti Turns to Controversial Commander Erik Prince in Gang Warfare Battle**

**The Haitian government enlists the help of Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, to combat gang violence in a nation descending into chaos.**


**Haiti is increasingly relying on private military firms, including Erik Prince's, to tackle the gang crisis that has overtaken much of its capital.**



In a dramatic turn of events, Haiti's government has engaged Erik Prince, the controversial founder of the infamous Blackwater security firm, to lead military operations against rampant gang violence. The Caribbean nation grapples with instability as armed groups continue to terrorize residents and seize control over significant areas.

According to official sources from both the Haitian and U.S. governments, the administration has entered into a contract with Prince, known for his robust connections to former President Donald Trump, to support a covert military initiative. This operation is aimed at conducting lethal strikes against the criminal organizations that have been implicated in widespread civilian deaths and lawlessness.

Security experts reveal that Prince's team has been overseeing drone operations since March, although reports suggest that there have been no confirmed high-profile captures or kills thus far. Shiifting strategies, his company is reportedly exploring partnerships with Haitian-American military veterans who could be integrated into the task force to bolster the local defense against gangs.

In recent weeks, Prince has purportedly dispatched significant amounts of weaponry and is expected to send as many as 150 mercenaries to assist the Haitian security forces this summer. Local authorities are on alert, waiting for these additional resources as part of a broader strategy to reclaim control from gang influences.

While American officials acknowledge their awareness of this collaboration, details surrounding the financial components and exact terms of the agreement between Prince and the Haitian government remain undisclosed. The situation continues to develop as Haiti seeks urgent solutions to restore security to its beleaguered communities.

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