The U.S. has classified the Viv Ansanm gang alliance and the Gran Grif faction as transnational terrorist organizations amid escalating violence in Haiti. This decision, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlights the gangs' control over the capital and their responsibility for a tragic massacre. Despite this designation, the international response remains limited, with the U.S. still deporting migrants back to Haiti. The growing humanitarian crisis leaves over a million displaced and increases food insecurity, further complicated by domestic funding cuts to security initiatives.
The U.S. has designated Haitian gang alliances as transnational terrorist groups, asserting they pose a direct threat to national security interests in the region.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that material support to these gangs could result in criminal charges for individuals.
The conflict in Haiti is escalating with over 1 million displaced and health facilities closing, while international response remains minimal.
Recent U.S. actions, echoing similar designations of Latin American gangs, may have uncertain impacts on the humanitarian crisis in Haiti.
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