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U.S. Sanctions Additional Corrupt Haitian Politicians for Drug Trafficking

U.S Department of Treasury Office of Public Affairs December 2, 2022 U.S. Sanctions Additional Corrupt Haitian Politicians for Drug Trafficking United States and Canada Continue Targeting Corruption and Drug Trade in Haiti WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Haitian nationals Rony Celestin (Celestin) and Richard Lenine Hervé Fourcand (Fourcand) ...
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Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti

The Department of State ended authorized departure for family members and non-emergency employees from the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince and renewed its Travel Advisory for Haiti on December 1, 2022. The Department continues to advise that travelers do not travel to Haiti. Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, and civil unrest.  U.S. citizens should depart ...
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Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Location:  15 Octobre, Tabarre, Port-au-Prince Events:  Shots have been fired between police and unknown individuals on 15 Octobre between the Canne à Sucre and U.S. Embassy compounds.  U.S. Embassy personnel are temporarily restricted to the Embassy or residential compounds until further notice. Actions to take: Avoid the area; Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings of people; Do ...
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Criminal Charges Unsealed Against Haitian Gang Leaders For Kidnappings of U.S. Citizens

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs November 7, 2022 Press Release State Department Offers $3 Million in Rewards for Capture of Three Defendants The Department of Justice today announced the unsealing of criminal charges against seven leaders of five Haitian gangs, including gang leaders involved in the armed kidnappings of 16 U.S. citizens in ...
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U.S. Department of State Announces Reward Offers for Information Leading to the Arrests and/or Convictions of Three Haitian Gang Leaders

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State November 7, 2022 Press Statement As part of our efforts to continue imposing consequences and holding accountable those fomenting violence in Haiti, I am announcing reward offers of up to $1 million each for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of three Haitian nationals — Joseph Wilson a/k/a ...
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