By Christopher Bucktin Every few minutes, the booming rhythm of gunfire echoes around the streets of Port-au-Prince, providing a sinister backdrop to life for those in the embattled city. As the government crumbles, gangs reign supreme in Haiti’s capital, controlling 80% of the urban sprawl. Those areas still not in the grip of killer hit squads are left to fend for themselves in this nightmare that threatens to turn into a humanitarian crisis. And where power often lies in the hands of those who wield violence with impunity, gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, 47, has emerged as a symbol of autho…
