Leslie Voltaire, President of Haiti’s Transitional Council, has sparked debate following his recent interview on TV5 Monde, where he accused former President Michel Martelly of legitimizing gang activity. While some support his claims, others argue that Haiti’s gang crisis began much earlier, during the administration of Jean-Bertrand Aristide. With Voltaire being a longtime member of Aristide’s political party, Fanmi Lavalas, his remarks have reignited political divisions ahead of the country’s 2025 elections.