With gang violence in Haiti spiraling out of control and the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, Rep.
Berny Jacques, R-Seminole, affirmed support for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to protect Florida’s shores from potential mass migration from the Caribbean country.
“I’ve been in touch with the Governor’s office about the chaos in Haiti and the potential mass migration to our shores as a result; I was pleased to hear that a plan is in place,” Jacques said. “Florida will do everything in its power to protect our border and our citizens here and abroad.”
Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere, has been rocked by civil unrest in recent days. Its capital, Port-au-Prince, is reportedly 80% controlled by 20 powerful gangs, including two coalitions reigning supreme for power.
Jacques, representing District 59, was born in Port-au-Prince.
He moved to Florida in 1994 and was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2022.
DeSantis, with Haiti at a breaking point, ordered 133 Florida State guard soldiers Wednesday to the Florida Keys and Florida’s southern waters to protect against potential migrants feeling from Haiti.
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