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flag Haitian gangs profit from illegal baby eel trade, fueling crime and environmental harm.

flag Haitian gangs are exploiting a secretive, unregulated trade in baby eels, known as "Zangi," harvested from coastal rivers and estuaries and exported to Asia for high profits. flag The trade, driven by demand for eels used in fish farms and as a delicacy, fuels organized crime, money laundering, and exploitation of vulnerable fishermen. flag Although American eels are endangered and not protected under CITES, weak oversight and lack of enforcement allow the trade to flourish, with criminal networks extorting workers and officials. flag UN experts warn of widespread corruption and environmental harm, while an upcoming CITES meeting may consider global trade restrictions that could impact both traffickers and small-scale fishers.

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