Four south Florida men convicted in Haitian president’s assassination
Summary
Four men from south Florida were found guilty of plotting to kill Haitian President Jovenel Moise in 2021 by hiring and supplying mercenaries. The president was shot dead at his home, which caused major political problems and more violence in Haiti. The men face life in prison, and one more suspect will stand trial later.Key Facts
- The men hired about 24 former Colombian soldiers to kill President Moise.
- They provided money, guns, and tactical gear to carry out the plan.
- The trial took place in a Miami federal court and lasted nine weeks.
- The convicted men are from Colombia, Venezuela, Haiti, and Ecuador with ties to the US.
- They were found guilty of conspiracy to kill and kidnap outside the US and of supporting violent acts.
- A fifth defendant, a Haitian doctor who wanted to become president, will be tried later due to health issues.
- The defendants said they only wanted to arrest Moise and claimed other parties were involved in his death.
- Moise’s assassination led to increased instability and gang violence in Haiti.
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