Ben Cardin actually said...

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.

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Cardin highlights the impact of U.S. sanctions on Haitian elites involved in gang violence.

07/26/2023

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