Marco Rubio U.S. Secretary of State
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Today, I am announcing the Department of State's designation of Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The era of impunity for those who support violence in Haiti is over.
Haitian gangs, including the Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif coalition, are the primary source of instability and violence in Haiti. They pose a direct threat to the national security of the United States in our region. These gangs have killed and continue to attack the Haitian population, Haitian security forces, and personnel of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission, and are determined to overthrow the Haitian government. Their ultimate goal is to create a gang-controlled state where illicit trafficking and other criminal activities occur freely and terrorize Haitian citizens. Terrorist designations play a crucial role in our fight against these vicious groups and are an effective means of limiting support for their terrorist activities. Transactions with members of these groups carry risks with counterterrorism authorities, not only for Haitians, but also for legal permanent residents and U.S. citizens. Individuals and entities providing material support or resources to Viv Ansanm or Gran Grif are subject to criminal prosecution and a ban from entering or expulsion from the United States.
We commend the extraordinary courage of the Haitian National Police and all international partners supporting the MSS mission for their continuous efforts to establish stability and security in Haiti. We urge all Haitian political leaders to prioritize the security of the Haitian people, find solutions to end the violence, and progress towards the restoration of democracy through free and fair elections. The United States supports the Haitian people in their pursuit of a safe and stable future for their country and its citizens.
The measures taken today by the Department of State demonstrate the Trump administration's commitment to protecting our national security interests and combating these dangerous gangs.
https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/05/terrorist-designations-of-viv-ansanm-and-gran-grif/
