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Feared Haitian warlord Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier has issued a chilling warning to the residents of Port-au-Prince, threatening a bloody coup against the government. With his armed thugs marching towards the heavily fortified National Palace, the capital braces for an imminent siege. Barbecue’s message, delivered through a haunting video on social media, has sparked fears as he vows “Brace yourselves.” Despite the deployment of security forces and plans for a government transition, the threat of an attack looms large, casting a shadow over the island nation.

Haiti is grappling with rampant gang violence that has pushed its health system to the brink of collapse. Despite the perilous situation, a transitional council is determined to be sworn in at the National Palace, a symbolic gesture of the government’s authority. However, security concerns loom large as gangs control most of the territory surrounding the palace and have vowed to disrupt the ceremony. The UN special envoy for Haiti has emphasized the urgent need for a security plan, as the violence has left over 2,500 people killed or wounded since January, with most of the violence concentrated in Port-au-Prince.

Despite escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s transitional council is determined to be sworn in at the National Palace on Wednesday. The council’s installation is seen as a show of defiance against gangs that have paralyzed the capital and surrounding areas. However, regional officials have raised security concerns, urging the council to consider an alternative venue amidst ongoing gunfire and attacks by gangs. The ceremony is part of an effort to restore stability to Haiti, which has seen a surge in violence resulting in over 2,500 deaths and injuries since January. The U.N. has called for urgent security measures to address the crisis and counter the gangs’ threats to disrupt the political process.