More than a dozen arrested in connection with 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Jovenel Moïse, 53, was shot dead in July 2021 in a killing which sparked chaos in Haiti
TL;DR
- Eighteen people have been arrested in association with the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
- The suspects are being taken to Florida to stand trial, with 30 individuals indicted thus far.
- Four men were previously convicted in May for charges including conspiracy to kill or kidnap Moïse.
- Haiti has experienced deeper chaos since Moïse's killing and is scheduled to hold elections in December if security permits.
- Gangs control approximately 80% of Port-au-Prince, and a UN-backed Gang Suppression Force is behind schedule.