Haiti Prime Minister Says Gang Leader Mathias Saintil Is Dead
Haiti authorities on Friday confirmed gang leader Mathias Saintil was 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.