US Takes Steps to Combat Haitian Gangs Exploiting Social Media

WHO:

ABC News Tech - Mike Waltz is the U.S. envoy to the United Nations.

WHAT:

ABC News Tech - The U.S. government plans to stop violent gangs in Haiti from profiting off social media.

ABC News World - The U.S. government will soon target violent gangs in Haiti who make money off social media posts.

WHERE:

ABC News Tech - The focus is on Haiti, where violent gangs are operating.

WHY:

ABC News Tech - The U.S. aims to combat the exploitation of social media by these gangs.

HOW:

ABC News World - The U.S. government will implement measures to target the financial activities of these gangs on social media platforms.

(UPDATED July 21, 2026 02:52 UTC)

Mike Waltz, the U.S. envoy to the United Nations, announced that the government plans to take action against violent gangs in Haiti that are profiting from social media. The initiative aims to combat the exploitation of these platforms by targeting the financial activities of the gangs. Measures will soon be implemented to disrupt their operations and prevent them from making money off their social media posts.