I think a precondition to both of those things being possible--you are not going to drive investment in the country without security.

They have not had an election since 2017. There is not a single democratically-elected leader in the entire country.

Haiti right now is a complete disaster. This is as bad as it has ever been.

Sixty percent of the country is controlled by gangs.

They have not had an election since 2017. There is not a single democratically-elected leader in the entire country.

The United States' financial sanctions and visa restrictions--rolled out at an unprecedented pace--placed significant pressure on political and economic elites who finance gang leaders and foment the ongoing crises in Haiti.

The United States' financial sanctions and visa restrictions--rolled out at an unprecedented pace--placed significant pressure on political and economic elites who finance gang leaders and foment the ongoing crises in Haiti.

That is why I introduced the Haiti Criminal Collusion and Transparency Act, which has the support of over a dozen Haitian civil society and diaspora groups, to expose the links between these actors and ensure both Haitian gangs and their…

That is why I introduced the Haiti Criminal Collusion and Transparency Act, which has the support of over a dozen Haitian civil society and diaspora groups, to expose the links between these actors and ensure both Haitian gangs and their…

this latest spate of political unrest and violence following the assassination of the President

Gang activity including targeted sexual violence, recruitment of minors, widespread kidnappings, and sniper style killings of neighborhood residents plagues the Haitian people.

the ability of that community to provide assistance depends also on the security situation in Haiti.

The Haitian people must determine their own future through dialogue and elections.

I think getting a confirmed ambassador in Haiti is something that would be a very important step for the Senate to take.

the role of the Haitian diaspora in the United States and I think that is an intriguing reference

Just as we are having a dialogue here, that was notable because that is the U.N. Security Council resolution, unanimous vote of countries such as Russia and China, that sometimes are not with us on these.

I might have some more USAID questions in a second round for you, Ms. Escobari.

We believe we have a--we are on a good path on this.