Kempes Sanon
Kempes Sanon is the leader of Haut Belair/Les Argentins, an armed group in Haiti that was previously part of the G-Pèp gang federation. Recently, he has made headlines due to an unusual public appearance alongside Jimmy Chérizier, also known as Barbecue, a prominent gang leader of the Viv Ansanm federation. This unexpected alliance raises concerns and speculation about the evolving dynamics of gang power in Port-au-Prince.
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Kempes Sanon is the leader of the Bel Air gang, part of the Viv Ansanm alliance.
US imposes visa restrictions on Haitian official accused of supporting criminal gangs | News
Jamaica· 2025-11-25
Kempes Sanon is the gang leader of Les Argentins, accused of fueling gang violence in Haiti.
UK imposes sanctions on two Haitians over gang violence
Guyana· 2025-10-20
Sanon leads the Bel Air gang, which controls a part of downtown Port-au-Prince that has seen some of the worst violence.
US slaps sanctions on Haiti gang leader, ex-police officerGuyana· 2025-10-19
Kempes Sanon is the leader of the gang known as the Argentinos.
Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU prorroga el embargo de armas sobre Haití
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-18Kempes Sanon is the head of the Bel Air gang, accused of various crimes in Haiti.
US sanctions former Haitian security head, gang leader for aiding gang coalition | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-18
Kempes Sanon is the gang leader of Bel-Air who has also been sanctioned by the United States and the UN.
Dimitri Herard et Kempes Sanon sanctionnés par les États Unis et l’ONU
Haiti· 2025-10-18Sanon leads the Bel Air gang, which controls a part of downtown Port-au-Prince that has seen some of the worst violence.
US slaps sanctions on Haiti gang leader, ex-police officerGuyana· 2025-10-17Kempes Sanon is the leader of Haut Belair/Les Argentins, an armed group.
Police regain control of key telecom hub seized by gangs | World NewsJamaica· 2025-08-28
