Revolutionary Forces of the G9 Family and Allies
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The Revolutionary Forces of the G9 Family and Allies (Haitian Creole: Fòs Revolisyonè G9 an Fanmi e Alye) is a federation of 12 gangs led by former Haitian police officer Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier, notorious for extrajudicial massacres.[1] The G9, along with other affiliated gangs, controls over 80% of the capital Port-au-Prince.[2]
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Fòs Revolisyonè G9 an Fanmi e Alye | |
Founded | June 2020 |
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Founder | Jimmy Chérizier |
Years active | June 2020–present |
Territory | Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
Ethnicity | Haitians |
Activities | Murder, rape, kidnapping, political corruption |
Allies | Haitian Tèt Kale Party |
Rivals | G-Pep |
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In March 2024 the gang was involved in a jailbreak that led to more than 4,700 prisoners escaping, resulting in the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.[3]