US Imposes Sanctions on Former Haitian President Michel Martelly for Drug Trafficking

Martelly is accused of facilitating drug trade and supporting gangs, exacerbating Haiti's political instability and violence.

The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against former Haitian President Michel Martelly for his alleged role in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Martelly, who led Haiti from 2011 to 2016, is accused of using his influence to facilitate the trafficking of cocaine to the US and laundering the proceeds.
The sanctions highlight the destabilizing role Martelly and other corrupt elites have played in perpetuating the crisis in Haiti.
Martelly has previously faced sanctions from Canada and has an outstanding arrest warrant in Haiti for corruption.
The US aims to promote accountability and disrupt the activities fueling gang violence and political instability in Haiti.