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U.S., Canada impose sanctions on two Haitian politicians

Summary by Ground News

The sanctions target Haitian Senate President Joseph Lambert and Youri Latortue, who served as president of the chamber from 2017-2018. The U.S. Treasury Department said the two men had engaged in activities that have contributed to the international proliferation of illicit drugs. Canada did not identify which Haitian gangs it believed the two officials were helping support.

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CTV News

Canada sanctions Haitian officials as MPs told gangs are wreaking civil war

Ottawa is sanctioning at least two senior Haitian officials for their alleged support of gangs in the country. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has announced sanctions in lockstep with the U.S. for allegedly financing gangs and allowing them to wreak havoc in the country.

1 year ago·Canada

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The Independent

US sanctions Haitian politicians on drug trafficking claims

Two Haitian politicians are facing U.S. sanctions over allegations they abused their positions to traffic drugs in collaboration with gang networks and directed others to engage in violence

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

U.S., Canada impose sanctions on two Haitian politicians

The United States and Canada said on Friday they were imposing sanctions on two Haitian politicians, including the president of the country's Senate, over what Canada described as their operational support for armed gangs. The sanctions target Haitian Senate President Joseph Lambert and Youri Latortue, who served as president of the chamber from 2017-2018.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

Canada sanctions two Haitian politicians suspected of enabling 'illegal activities'

The federal government has announced sanctions against two high-ranking Haitian politicians as the country grapples with multiple crises, including widespread civil unrest, food and fuel shortages and a resurgence of cholera.

1 year ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

US sanctions Haitian politicians on drug trafficking claims

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Haitian politicians are facing U.S. sanctions over allegations they abused their positions to traffic drugs in collaboration with gang networks and directed others to engage in violence.

1 year ago·United States

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