Haiti Prime Minister Says Gang Leader Mathias Saintil Is Dead

Haiti authorities on Friday confirmed gang leader Mathias Saintil was dead.

Haiti Prime Minister Says Gang Leader Mathias Saintil Is Dead

TL;DR

  • Gang leader Mathias Saintil has been confirmed dead by Haitian authorities.
  • Saintil reportedly sustained serious abdominal wounds in a drone strike in Boston, a gang-controlled neighborhood.
  • The killing is considered one of the biggest blows to Haiti's gang leadership in 2024.
  • The event occurs amid an intensified security campaign involving Haitian authorities and Salvadoran troops.
  • The government aims to restore stability ahead of delayed elections.