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Exclusive: Inside Erik Prince’s secretive operation taking on Haiti’s gangs

The Haitian government has contracted private security magnate Erik Prince to spearhead a military-style crackdown on gangs in Port-au-Prince. Operating through Vectus Global, Prince has deployed private military personnel and armed drones to combat gang violence. Prince claims his operation costs one-sixth of the previous Multinational Security Support mission. Beyond security, Prince secured a 10-year deal to manage the border with the Dominican Republic in exchange for 10% of new customs revenue, a move that has drawn criticism toward interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime.

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  • ✓ Erik Prince is leading a secretive operation to combat gangs in Haiti under contract from the government.
  • ✓ Prince has deployed armed drone capabilities and private military personnel to Haiti.
  • ✓ The operation is being conducted through Vectus Global.
  • ✓ Prince claims the cost of his operation is one-sixth of the annual camp cost of the Multinational Security Support mission.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Details emerged regarding Prince's 10% customs revenue deal for border control and the use of armed drones.

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  1. Erik Prince Leads Secretive Military Operation Against Haiti Gangs

    The Haitian government has contracted private security magnate Erik Prince to spearhead a military-style crackdown on gangs in Port-au-Prince. Operating through Vectus Global, Prince has deployed private military personnel and armed drones to combat gang violence. Prince claims his operation costs one-sixth of the previous Multinational Security Support mission. Beyond security, Prince secured a 10-year deal to manage the border with the Dominican Republic in exchange for 10% of new customs revenue, a move that has drawn criticism toward interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime.

    Why it matters

    Haiti's capital is currently gripped by fear and gang control, leaving the state authority weakened. The government's turn to a private contractor for security raises concerns about accountability and the legality of using warzone tactics in urban neighborhoods. This shift follows the failure of previous international security initiatives.

    What is confirmed

    • Erik Prince is leading a secretive operation to combat gangs in Haiti under contract from the government.
    • Prince has deployed armed drone capabilities and private military personnel to Haiti.
    • The operation is being conducted through Vectus Global.
    • Prince claims the cost of his operation is one-sixth of the annual camp cost of the Multinational Security Support mission.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The annual fee Prince receives for the Task Force is likely in the tens of millions of dollars.
    • Prince has a 10-year contract to control the border with the Dominican Republic in return for 10% of new customs revenue.
    • Interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime is facing local criticism for the border contract arrangement.

    What to watch next

    • Evidence of civilian casualties resulting from drone strikes
    • Official government confirmation of the customs revenue percentage
    • Legal challenges to the legality of the private military contract
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. CNN — Exclusive: Inside Erik Prince’s secretive operation taking on Haiti’s gangs
    2. SuaraGarut.ID — Erik Prince Deploys Drone Strikes Against Gangs in Haiti
    3. WORLD News Group — Mercenary group helping quell Haiti gangs, Erik Prince says
    4. www.cnn.com — Exclusive: Inside Erik Prince’s secretive operation taking on Haiti’s gangs
    5. WAOW — "Terrifying": Daily Life Inside Haiti's Gang-Controlled Capital
    6. mezha.net — Inside Erik Prince’s secretive campaign against Haiti’s gangs
    7. www.dazzr.com — Exclusive: Inside Erik Prince’s secretive operation taking on ...
    8. zilenews.com — Exclusive: Inside Erik Prince’s secretive operation taking on ...
    9. www.crediblenews.com — Erik Prince’s covert operation targets gangs in Haiti.
    10. b1daily.com — Blackwater Invades Haiti: Erik Prince’s Private Army Returns ...
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