What seems like an orphanage operation in Haiti is potentially a cover for much darker activities. The involvement of U.S. Special Forces under the command of Victor Max raises serious questions about what is really going on in Haiti’s most vulnerable areas.
Haitian Politics & Corruption | The Haitian Pulse Editorial Team | August 8, 2025
A Hidden Agenda: The U.S. Special Forces and Haiti’s Vulnerability
Haiti, a nation struggling with political instability and rampant corruption, has long been susceptible to exploitation from both internal and external forces. The involvement of U.S. mercenaries, particularly under the leadership of Victor Max, adds an unsettling dimension to the country's already fragile state. These highly trained operatives, posing as security personnel for an orphanage in Fond Parisien, have raised serious questions about the true purpose of their presence. Are these so-called humanitarian operations masking something far more sinister?
The Role of Jason Zeke Petrie: Connecting the Gangs and the U.S.
At the center of this operation is Jason Zeke Petrie, a young American man with a history of deep connections to Haiti’s notorious gangs. Known for his fluency in Creole and his marriage to a Haitian woman, Petrie’s ties to influential gang leaders like Jimmi Cherisier (Barbecue) have long been a subject of suspicion. What truly raises eyebrows, however, is his role in mediating between Haitian gangs and American entities.
Petrie’s involvement in Haiti took a new turn when, in a conversation with Valerio St Louis, he described how he was called into action to assist a group of U.S. Special Forces stationed in Haiti. According to Petrie, a Caucasian man in Miami connected him with an individual in Cincinnati, Ohio, who revealed that an elite group of retired Navy SEALs and Delta Force members, under the command of Victor Max, were in Haiti to provide security to an orphanage in Fond Parisien.
But here’s where things don’t add up: Why would an orphanage—seemingly a charitable institution—require an elite team of U.S. mercenaries to protect it from local gangs like the 400 Marozo?
Petrie claims that the orphanage’s location was under threat by gangs and that he, in collaboration with the gangs, managed to de-escalate the situation. According to him, a phone call to Barbecue resulted in the gangs pulling back and sparing the orphanage.
This raises the obvious question: What kind of orphanage requires this level of protection? Could it be that the operations behind this orphanage are not as innocent as they appear? Is this merely a cover for criminal activities, perhaps involving human trafficking or resource exploitation?
Victor Max: A Shadowy Figure at the Helm of Mercenaries
Leading the Special Forces team tasked with securing the orphanage is Victor Max, a name that is not well-known, but whose involvement in Haiti’s recent history is deeply troubling. His team, which includes retired Navy SEALs and Delta Force operatives, was purportedly in Haiti to provide security to a facility in a vulnerable area. However, the deployment of such a powerful and high-cost security force raises questions about the true nature of the operation.
If the goal was truly to protect an orphanage, why were such military-grade personnel necessary? What other interests were they guarding? Victor Max, and his involvement in Haiti’s increasingly militarized landscape, only adds layers of suspicion to the situation. Are the U.S. Special Forces truly serving the interests of Haiti's people, or are they here to protect hidden agendas that benefit only a few elites?
Is This About Protection, or a Mask for Exploitation?
Haiti, with its weak institutions and lack of security, has become a prime target for criminal enterprises—both foreign and domestic. The question remains: What is really happening behind the scenes? If an orphanage can afford to hire an army of mercenaries, what is the true business happening there? Could this operation be a front for resource extraction, illegal trafficking, or even corporate smuggling?
The U.S. Special Forces involvement, under the leadership of Victor Max, suggests that there is more to this operation than simply guarding an orphanage. Haiti’s vulnerability to foreign influence is no secret, and it is increasingly clear that there are powers at play in the country that are willing to manipulate its instability for profit. The use of mercenaries further suggests that the operations being carried out may not align with the best interests of Haiti’s people.
Haiti’s Fragile State: A Playground for Exploitation
This case is a clear example of how Haiti's lack of governance and insecure borders have allowed foreign interests to come in and operate without oversight. When a country lacks the institutions necessary to monitor international arrivals and hold organizations accountable, it becomes an easy target for exploitation. The involvement of foreign mercenaries, illicit activities, and corruption shows that Haiti is being used as a pawn by both local elites and foreign powers.
The issue lies not just with foreign entities exploiting Haiti, but with a local leadership that has turned a blind eye to these activities. It’s a failure of governance at every level, from politicians to business leaders who have prioritized their own profit over the welfare of the Haitian people.
The Haitian People: A Call for Accountability and Reform
While international players like U.S. Special Forces may have a stake in Haiti's future, it is clear that the Haitian people must take the lead in demanding accountability and reform. The current system is broken, and the people are the only ones who can take back control.
The case of Zeke Petrie and Victor Max, along with their mercenary presence, is a stark reminder of the challenges facing Haiti. But it is also a wake-up call for Haitians: if the country is ever to rise from the rubble, it must first demand structural reform and accountability from its leaders.
The Haitian people have the power to change the course of their nation. However, this change will not come unless the population rises and demands justice for those who have long exploited the country’s weaknesses. The time to act is now—Haitians must stand together to reclaim their future.
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