More than a dozen arrested in connection with assassination of Haitian president
Summary
Eighteen people have been arrested and brought to Florida to face trial for the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse. The killing was carried out by a group of trained mercenaries, and authorities in the US continue to pursue those involved in the plot.Key Facts
- President Jovenel Moïse was killed on July 7, 2021, at his home by about 20 Colombian mercenaries.
- Moïse’s security team did not stop the attack.
- Eighteen suspects were recently arrested and transported to Florida to stand trial.
- So far, 30 people have been charged in US courts related to the assassination plot.
- Four men linked to a Florida-based security firm were convicted in May for their roles in the plot.
- Some convicted individuals face life in prison sentences.
- Haiti has no current president and is facing severe security challenges, with gangs controlling much of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
- A UN-backed force meant to help control gangs in Haiti is not yet fully deployed and has fewer than 1,000 personnel as of July.
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