US sanctions Haiti's former president, Michel Martelly, over drug trafficking allegations.

The US has imposed sanctions on Haiti's former president, Michel Martelly, due to drug trafficking allegations. The Treasury Department accuses Martelly, who served from 2011-2016, of using his power to facilitate drug trafficking, sponsoring gangs, and laundering drug-related proceeds. The US bars U.S. financial institutions from providing loans or credit to Martelly and emphasizes the significant role corrupt political elites have played in Haiti's ongoing crisis.

August 20, 2024
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