The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Haitians Dimitri Herard, a former police officer, and Kempes Sanon, an alleged gang leader, for their roles in the Viv Ansanm criminal alliance, which has contributed to Haiti’s escalating violence. The sanctions block their U.S. assets and prohibit transactions, with calls for further action against additional suspects amid a growing crisis following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021.
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