Today, the United States is designating Haitian President Michel Martelly for his role in the global illicit drug trade. Martelly abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking and has sponsored multiple Haiti-based gangs. Narcotics trafficking and gang-related violence have contributed to political instability and insecurity in Haiti, which has created an untenable living situation for the Haitian people.
It is unacceptable for Haitian political and economic elites to plunder Haiti’s future. Today’s action demonstrates the United States’ unwavering resolve to promote accountability for all individuals whose activities contribute to gang violence and destabilize the political environment in Haiti, regardless of their rank or stature.
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/sanctions-on-former-haitian-president-michel-martelly-for-drug-trafficking/For more context, read Secretary Antony J. Blinken Introductory Remarks for President Biden at the Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats.
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For more context, read REP. CARLOS GIMENEZ ON HAITIAN MIGRANT CRISIS IN KEY WEST.