AP reported on US plans to declare Haitian gangs terrorist organizations

The administration of US President Donald Trump has informed Congress of its plans to recognize Haiti's criminal gangs as international terrorist organizations. This was reported by the Associated Press (AP) on April 30, citing sources.

Earlier, a similar decision was made for eight Latin American criminal organizations.

"The new move indicates that the administration plans to put similar pressure on gangs from Haiti. Recognition as a [terrorist organization] entails sanctions and penalties for those who provide "material support" to the group," the agency reports.

Migration exodus: U.S. policy threatens relations with Latin America

Mass deportations of illegal aliens and threats of sanctions could disrupt the sustainability of economic ties in the region

In February, the media reported that the administration of US President Donald Trump was taking measures to lift protection from deportation for 348,000 Venezuelans. This means that about 348,000 Venezuelans with temporary protected status, that is, more than half of all Venezuelans covered by the program, may be deported and denied work permits in April.