Actual president of the Haitian Transitional Council, Leslie Voltaire
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February 11, 2025 Hour: 5:40 pm
The Haitian Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), led by Leslie Voltaire, announced on Tuesday that the state will take legal action against all political, economic, and social figures sanctioned by the international community for alleged involvement in crimes such as drug trafficking and destabilizing the country.
“The government will take all necessary measures to investigate and prosecute those responsible,” Voltaire declared on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing that Haiti would act firmly to bring perpetrators of insecurity and instability to justice.
Haiti: CPT President Leslie Voltaire Wants Prosecutions Against Sanctioned Personalities
The President of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), Leslie Voltaire, announced on Monday on his X account (formerly Twitter) that his administration would review the files of… pic.twitter.com/6x6vbBSXZ3
Over 30 prominent Haitian figures have been sanctioned by the U.S. and Canada, including:
Former President Michel Martelly
Ex-Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe
Former senators Joseph Lambert, Youri Latortue, and Gary Bodeau
Notorious gang leaders, such as:
Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier
Wilson “Lanmo San Jou” Joseph
Vitel’Homme Innocent
Former deputy Prophane Victor, who is the only one currently imprisoned
Legal Action and National Security Measures
Voltaire confirmed that the CPT has ordered Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to gather evidence against those sanctioned by Canada, the U.S., and the UN, assessing their roles in Haiti’s turmoil.
“We urge the public to remain vigilant against any attempts at manipulation and destabilization. Do not fall into the trap set by gangs and those serving their interests,” Voltaire warned.
Haiti’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
According to UN data, Haiti saw 5,626 violent deaths in 2024—1,000 more than the previous year—while 2,213 people were injured and 1,494 kidnapped. Additionally, a January report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) revealed that internal displacement in Haiti tripled in just one year, surpassing one million people—more than half of whom are children.
As Haiti grapples with escalating violence and political instability, the government’s move to prosecute sanctioned individuals marks a significant shift in its efforts to regain control.
