European Union Imposes Sanctions on Michel Martelly, Youri Latortue, Rony Célestin, and the “5 Segond” Gang

In a statement released on Monday, December 15, 2025, the Council of the European Union announced restrictive measures against three Haitian political figures and one criminal group for their involvement in gang violence and human rights violations. Those targeted are former President Michel Martelly, former Senate President Youri Latortue, former Senator Rony Célestin, and the gang “5 Segond,” led by Johnson André, known as Izo. According to the statement, these measures were adopted in light of “the escalati