Fritz Alphonse Jean, an economist and former central bank governor, who replaced Leslie Voltaire in the rotating presidency of the transitional presidential council, speaks during his installation ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 7, 2025. Odelyn Joseph/AP Photo
The 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.
