Four convicted in US related to killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
Summary
Four people in the United States were found guilty of planning to kill or kidnap Haitian President Jovenel Moise, who was assassinated in 2021. The case revealed that Florida was a key location for planning the attack, and the convictions add to the ongoing political and security problems in Haiti.Key Facts
- Four men were convicted in the US for plotting to kill or kidnap Haitian President Jovenel Moise.
- The men are Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, and James Solages.
- They were also found guilty of providing support for the plot, which breaks US law.
- The assassination created a political crisis in Haiti and worsened security and humanitarian issues.
- Prosecutors said the planning and funding mostly happened in southern Florida.
- The defense claimed the men were set up and said they planned to serve Moise an arrest warrant, not kill him.
- A fifth suspect, Christian Emmanuel Sanon, is waiting for trial due to health problems.
- Haiti has not held national elections since the assassination but has a temporary government backed by the US planning elections later in 2025.
- The UN highlights the need for a stable government amid ongoing violence and gang control in Haiti.
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