Because of his involvement in serious corruption and egregious human rights violations, Senate Speaker Joseph Lambert and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinkkin have both been added to the sanctions list.
Blinken said- in a statement on the US State Department website, today, Friday- that the Senate Speaker Lambert misused his public position by participating in corrupt activities that undermined the integrity of the Haiti government.
Moreover, there is reliable information about Lambert’s involvement in a flagrant violation of human rights, that is, killing outside the judiciary, during his rule.
He noted that Jesola Lambert Dumond, Lambert’s wife, was also the target of penalties from the US State Department.
He added that under Article 7031 (c) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Operations Act for 2022, officials who were allocated to foreign governments and their direct families are generally not generally qualified to enter the United States.
This categorization imposes penalties on people who sabotage democracy by engaging in corruption and violating human rights.
He continued by saying that the US continues to aid individuals, groups, and government workers in Haiti who are dedicated to spreading possibilities and hope for a better future for their country.
The US Treasury has allotted Lambert for his role in international narcotics trafficking The side of the Haitian people in the quest of democracy, prosperity, and the rule of law, according to a distinct but related procedure, according to Blinken.
The Senate Speaker was placed on a sanctions list as a result of his involvement in corruption.
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