U.S. targets haitian gangs: terrorist designation signals major shift

In a groundbreaking move, the United States is preparing to officially designate Haiti’s most violent gangs as “foreign terrorist organizations,” according to an exclusive report by the Miami Herald.

The classification is expected to give U.S. authorities broader powers to impose economic sanctions, freeze assets, and prosecute individuals supporting these armed groups—both inside and outside Haiti.

This move marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the deepening crisis in Haiti. With gang violence at unprecedented levels—displacing thousands and bringing the capital to its knees—Washington’s decision could set the stage for coordinated international action.

It also sends a strong message that the U.S. no longer views the gang epidemic as merely a local or criminal issue, but as a serious threat to regional security.