U.S. Sanctions Ex-Haitian President Michel Martelly Over Drug Trafficking Allegations

The United States has imposed sanctions on former Haitian President Michel Martelly, citing his involvement in drug trafficking and his role in the ongoing political and security crisis in Haiti. Martelly, who served as president from 2011 to 2016, is accused of facilitating drug trafficking activities and laundering illicit funds, further destabilizing the Caribbean nation. The sanctions include freezing his assets in the U.S. and banning American entities from conducting business with him. This move highlights the U.S. commitment to promoting accountability for those contributing to gang violence in Haiti, a country grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis and rampant gang activity.