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US sanctions former Haitian President Martelly over drug trafficking allegations

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Michel Martelly is accused of sponsoring gangs involved in several criminal activities, which also include displacing hundreds of thousands of people

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  1. KRDO

    US sanctions former Haitian President Martelly over drug trafficking allegations (opens KRDO)

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    By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The United States has sanctioned former Haitian President Michel Martelly for alleged drug trafficking, accusing him of fueling the ongoing violence and instability in the Caribbean nation.

  2. Voice of America

    US sanctions former Haitian president over drug trafficking (opens Voice of America)

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    The Treasury Department accuses Martelly of abusing 'his influence to facilitate the trafficking of dangerous drugs' destined for the US

  3. Washington Examiner

    US sanctions Haitian president for drug smuggling (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The State Department accused President Michel Martelly of abusing his influence to carry out drug trafficking and sponsoring multiple gangs based in Haiti.

  4. Al Jazeera

    US sanctions former Haitian president over alleged drug trafficking (opens Al Jazeera)

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    US Treasury Department says Michel Joseph Martelly ‘abused his influence’ to facilitate drug trafficking to the US.

  5. The Republic

    Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade (opens The Republic)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. imposed sanctions on the former president of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly, Tuesday following accusations that he abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking into the U.S. and sponsored gangs that have contributed to instability in the Caribbean country.

  6. Newsweek

    US sanctions former Haitian president for drug trafficking (opens Newsweek)

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    The former leader previously faced sanctions from Canada in 2022 over allegations that he financed gangs in Haiti.

  7. New York Times

    U.S. Sanctions Former Haitian President for Drug Trafficking (opens New York Times)

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    The Treasury Department said former President Michel Martelly’s actions have contributed significantly to the unraveling of security in the country.

  8. Latin Times

    U.S. sanctions former Haitian president for his involvement in drug trafficking operations (opens Latin Times)

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    Michel Martelly is accused of sponsoring gangs involved in several criminal activities, which also include displacing hundreds of thousands of people

  9. The Daily Caller

    US Sanctions Ex-Haitian President Michel Martelly, Accuse Him Of Drug Trafficking (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned former Haitian President Michel Martelly.

  10. WSVN Miami

    Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. imposed sanctions on the former president of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly, Tuesday following accusations that he abused his influence to

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