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US sanctions ex-Haiti president Martelly for drug trafficking

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The US Treasury Department unveiled sanctions against former Haitian president Michel Martelly on Tuesday for trafficking drugs. [AFP]

The US Treasury Department unveiled sanctions against former Haitian president Michel Martelly on Tuesday for trafficking drugs, including cocaine, destined for the United States.

The actions taken by Washington echo similar moves from the Canadian government, which imposed sanctions in 2022 against Martelly and two ex-prime ministers, accusing them of profiting from armed gangs.

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