U.N. findings say gangs control most of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince and that violence has displaced more than 1.4 million people.Soldiers patrol amid the sound of gunshots heard in the distance, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Oct. 17, 2024. Odelyn Joseph/AP11/25/2025|Updated: 11/25/2025The U.S. State Department said on Nov. 24 it was taking steps to impose visa restrictions on a Haitian government official accused of supporting gangs and obstructing efforts by Haiti’s government to combat what Washington calls terrorist organizations.The action was taken under U.S. law that bars entry to individuals whose activities could have serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States.Evgenia FilimianovaAuthorEvgenia Filimianova is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in foreign policy, economy, and UK politics.Author’s Selected Articles
US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Haitian Official Accused of Aiding Gangs
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