In the past six weeks, civilian vigilante groups have killed more than 150 Haitians believed to be gang members. In response, kidnappings and killings have dropped dramatically. But Widlore Mérancourt, a Haitian reporter and editor-in-chief of Ayibo Post tells The World’s host Marco Werman that the mob justice is worrying, and he expects the gangs will regroup.
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