The operations are carried out by Prince's firm, Vectus Global, which is part of a trend of private military companies securing global contracts under the Trump administration. Prince claims this private model is more cost-effective than deploying UN units and proposes that his firm earn a share of customs revenue if smuggling is reduced. The task force continues to work with the Haitian government to end a reign of terror that has murdered and extorted tens of thousands of citizens.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Haiti Gang Leaders Beg Erik Prince to Halt Security Operations
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A United Nations report has confirmed that security forces backed by the PNH Task Force halted the expansion of gangs in Port-au-Prince, with some markets and schools resuming operation. Erik Prince stated that gang leaders in the capital are now pleading for the task force his contractors support to cease operations. The security mission utilizes air support and private contractors, having conducted more than 2,000 drone strikes over the past year to reclaim territory.
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