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State Department says TPC members involved with gangs and interfered with Haiti’s counter‑gang efforts

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The Department of State's allegation that the named TPC members were involved in gang operations and interference with Haitian counter‑gang efforts is documented and cited as the basis for the visa actions.

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The U.S. Department of State announced visa restrictions and revocations for two members of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) and their immediate family members, citing the members’ involvement with gangs and interference with Haitian efforts to counter groups designated by the U.S. as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The action is being taken under immigration law INA 212(a)(3)(C). The statement affirms continued U.S. support for Haiti’s stability and says the administration will promote accountability for those destabilizing the country and region.
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The U.S. Department of State’s official press statement (Office of the Spokesperson, Jan. 25, 2026) explicitly says the visa actions were taken “due to the TPC members’ involvement in the operation of gangs and other criminal organizations in Haiti, including through interference with the Government of Haiti’s efforts to counter gangs designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) by the United States.” Therefore the claim accurately reflects the State Department’s allegation as stated in its release.

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  1. Update · Jan 26, 2026, 04:46 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of State’s official press statement (Office of the Spokesperson, Jan. 25, 2026) explicitly says the visa actions were taken “due to the TPC members’ involvement in the operation of gangs and other criminal organizations in Haiti, including through interference with the Government of Haiti’s efforts to counter gangs designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) by the United States.” Therefore the claim accurately reflects the State Department’s allegation as stated in its release.
  2. Original article · Jan 25, 2026
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