Michel Joseph Martelly

Michel Martelly, the former President of the Republic of Haiti (2011-2016), participated directly in the creation of the gang Base 257. He financed, sponsored and supported several gangs, in particular Base 257, but also Village de Dieu, Ti Bois and Grand Ravine, to defend his economic interests, advance his political agenda and control territories, notably by providing them with firearms and guns. By financing those groups, he is also responsible for the abuses they have committed and has therefore contributed financially to insecurity and instability in Haiti. Therefore, Michel Martelly is responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti.

Ancien président d’Haïti (2011-2016) ; ancien président de la CARICOM (janvier 2023-juillet 2023)

(UE) 2025/2567 du 15/12/2025 (ONU Haïti - RCSNU 2653 (2022) - R (UE) 2022/2309) (FondementJuridique: 4058)

Function: former President of Haiti (2011-2016); former President of the CARICOM (January 2023-July 2023)

Michel Martelly, ancien président de la République d’Haïti (2011-2016), a participé directement à la création du gang “Base 257”. Il a financé, parrainé et soutenu plusieurs gangs, en particulier “Base 257” mais également “Village de Dieu”, “Ti Bois” et “Grand Ravine”, pour défendre ses intérêts économiques, promouvoir son programme politique et contrôler des territoires, notamment en leur fournissant des armes à feu. En finançant ces groupes, il est également responsable des exactions qu’ils ont commises, et a de ce fait contribué financièrement à l’insécurité et à l’instabilité en Haïti. Par conséquent, Michel Martelly est responsable des actions qui menacent la paix, la stabilité et la sécurité en Haïti.

Michel Martelly, the former President of the Republic of Haiti (2011-2016), participated directly in the creation of the gang Base 257. He financed, sponsored and supported several gangs, in particular Base 257, but also Village de Dieu, Ti Bois and Grand Ravine, to defend his economic interests, advance his political agenda and control territories, notably by providing them with firearms and guns. By financing those groups, he is also responsible for the abuses they have committed and has therefore contributed financially to insecurity and instability in Haiti. Therefore, Michel Martelly is responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti.