Vectus Global is set to assist the Haitian government in regaining territories controlled by gangs and will advise on revenue collection capabilities after violence decreases. The firm is run by Eric Prince, known for creating Blackwater, and is in a contentious relationship concerning U.S. law compliance for operations in Haiti. The U.S. government has stated it is not involved in the contract or its funding, while Haiti's leadership remains silent on specifics. The use of foreign contractors may complicate sovereignty and crisis resolution in Haiti, according to experts.
The assistance by Vectus Global aims to help recapture territory in Haiti from armed gangs and to provide long-term support for revenue collection once violence subsides.
Romain Le Cour Grandmaison cautions that without government permission, the operations of the U.S.-based private military contractor could violate U.S. law and potentially fragment authority in Haiti.
A Trump administration official clarified that the U.S. government is not involved in the hiring of Vectus Global and is neither funding nor overseeing the contract.
Haiti's transitional leadership acknowledges the use of foreign contractors for support but did not disclose specifics of the deal or the firm involved.
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