Trump administration designates Haitian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The Trump administration officially designates two powerful gang networks in Haiti as foreign terrorist organizations in order to disrupt their operations and restore order in the country.

Key Points

  • Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif designated as FTOs and SDGTs
  • Gangs responsible for violence and attacks on Haitian infrastructure
  • Designations aim to curtail support for terrorist activities
  • Former police officer turned gang leader Jimmy Chérizier involved in leading one of the gangs

Pros

  • Disrupting gang operations in Haiti
  • Supporting efforts to restore order in the country
  • Legal consequences for individuals or entities supporting the designated gangs

Cons

  • Potential criminal charges, loss of immigration benefits, or removal from the U.S. for providing support to the gangs