US sanctions ex-police officer, gang leader in Haiti over criminal ties
Summary
The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on two Haitians, a former police officer named Dimitri Herard and gang leader Kempes Sanon. These sanctions are due to their ties with the Viv Ansanm criminal alliance in Haiti, which has been linked to violence in the country. The sanctions block their access to U.S. assets and prevent U.S. entities from doing business with them.Key Facts
- The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Dimitri Herard and Kempes Sanon for links to the Viv Ansanm alliance.
- Sanctions prevent them from accessing U.S.-based assets and prohibit transactions with U.S. entities.
- President Trump has pushed for stricter actions against criminal organizations in Latin America.
- Viv Ansanm and another group, Gran Grif, were labeled as "foreign terrorist organizations" in 2024.
- Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, is largely controlled by gangs like Viv Ansanm.
- Nearly 1.4 million people in Haiti are displaced due to gang violence.
- The UN Security Council extended an arms embargo on Haiti and is working on a "gang suppression force."
- Dimitri Herard was involved in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise and escaped prison in 2024.
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