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"We kill them all, and then what? We party for one day, and the day after that, we’re going to kill each other."

“As long as [the gangs] are not at the table, the country will never be at peace”.

“You have this whole mosaic of violent people using lethal force: the Haitian National Police, this new force, the gangs, the self-defence groups, and then the private military and their drones and snipers. That makes it even more volatile, it's not predictable at all.”

“It makes us fear that there are no rules anymore, that the minimal respect for civilians, be it citizens, humanitarian workers, or hospitals [no longer exists]. The danger is rising.”

“I fear that with the GSF, much more sophisticated drones will be used, with the potential of causing much more collateral damage as their use is increased.”

“We will find ourselves in the same situation as before if the US doesn't provide the largest contingent of troops.”

"For this force to work, UN-funded assistance will be crucial."

"The report warns that Haiti’s ongoing political instability — particularly ahead of the expiration of the Transitional Presidential Council’s mandate on Feb. 7, 2026 — creates opportunities for gangs to expand their influence within state institutions."

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"The Government's fight is against gangs. The government's fight is to secure the country. The state will not compromise. The state will not negotiate with criminals."

"Looking ahead to 2026, the GSF said it will remain focused on dismantling gangs, restoring security, and laying the groundwork for lasting peace and democratic governance in Haiti."

“The new mandate empowers us to neutralise gang threats, isolate criminal groups from the population and their support networks, secure critical infrastructure and transit routes, and deter future gang activity.”

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“The United States is not sending US troops to Haiti to support the Haitian national police’s security operations.”

”You’ve got to establish some baseline security, and it’s not going to come from a U.S. military intervention."

“I think we’d be much more likely to see action against another dictator in the hemisphere (Cuba, Nicaragua) before seeing a major military commitment to Haiti.”

"Few analysts expect a U.S. military intervention in Haiti similar to the pre-dawn raid carried out in Venezuela."

“We wouldn’t discount” that U.S. troops could be involved in an international effort in Haiti.

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Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were flown from Haiti to the United States aboard a U.S. military plane Sunday, according to Jason Reding Quiñones, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were flown from Haiti to the United States aboard a U.S. military plane Sunday, according to Jason Reding Quiñones, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

"Five years later, we are still bringing defendants before American courts, and we are not finished," Quiñones said. FBI Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles cited "multi-location and international arrests" carried out Sunday in the case.

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"Five years later, we are still bringing defendants before American courts, and we are not finished," Quiñones said. FBI Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles cited "multi-location and international arrests" carried out Sunday in the case.

U.S. officials said 30 people have been indicted over the killing. The Miami Herald reported that in addition to the 18 transferred from Haiti, 11 were newly indicted and the FBI arrested about six of them, including Samir Handal in Miami.

U.S. officials said 30 people have been indicted over the killing. The Miami Herald reported that in addition to the 18 transferred from Haiti, 11 were newly indicted and the FBI arrested about six of them, including Samir Handal in Miami.

An indictment dated Aug. 27, 2026, lists counts including conspiracy to kill and kidnap a person outside the United States, bank and wire fraud and money laundering. Named defendants include Christian Emmanuel Sanon and Joseph Felix Badio.

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An indictment dated Aug. 27, 2026, lists counts including conspiracy to kill and kidnap a person outside the United States, bank and wire fraud and money laundering. Named defendants include Christian Emmanuel Sanon and Joseph Felix Badio.

Moïse, 53, was shot dead July 7, 2021, at his residence above Port-au-Prince by a group that included Colombian former soldiers. His wife, Martine Moïse, was wounded and taken to the U.S. for treatment.

Moïse, 53, was shot dead July 7, 2021, at his residence above Port-au-Prince by a group that included Colombian former soldiers. His wife, Martine Moïse, was wounded and taken to the U.S. for treatment.

In May, a Miami federal jury convicted Arcángel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages of charges including conspiracy to kill or kidnap Moïse. Each faces a possible life sentence.

In May, a Miami federal jury convicted Arcángel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages of charges including conspiracy to kill or kidnap Moïse. Each faces a possible life sentence.

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Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise were flown from Haiti to the United States aboard a U.S. military aircraft Sunday to stand trial in Florida, U.S. officials said.

Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise were flown from Haiti to the United States aboard a U.S. military aircraft Sunday to stand trial in Florida, U.S. officials said.

Jason Reding Quinones, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, called the transfer "the next major phase in our pursuit of accountability," adding that five years later prosecutors are still bringing defendants before American courts.

Jason Reding Quinones, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, called the transfer "the next major phase in our pursuit of accountability," adding that five years later prosecutors are still bringing defendants before American courts.

FBI Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles said Sunday's "multi-location and international arrests" reflected the bureau's commitment to the case. The FBI said it carried out law enforcement activity in Haiti, Canada and several South Florida locations.

FBI Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles said Sunday's "multi-location and international arrests" reflected the bureau's commitment to the case. The FBI said it carried out law enforcement activity in Haiti, Canada and several South Florida locations.

Officials said 30 people have now been indicted in connection with the killing. The unsealed indictment lists charges including conspiracy to kill and kidnap a person outside the United States, bank and wire fraud and money laundering.

Officials said 30 people have now been indicted in connection with the killing. The unsealed indictment lists charges including conspiracy to kill and kidnap a person outside the United States, bank and wire fraud and money laundering.

Those transferred included 17 former Colombian soldiers and Joseph Felix Badio, a former Haiti Justice Ministry employee who worked in an anti-corruption unit, according to Haiti's justice minister, Patrick Pelissier. Badio has maintained his innocence.

Those transferred included 17 former Colombian soldiers and Joseph Felix Badio, a former Haiti Justice Ministry employee who worked in an anti-corruption unit, according to Haiti's justice minister, Patrick Pelissier. Badio has maintained his innocence.

In May, a Miami federal jury convicted Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages of conspiring to kidnap or kill Moise and providing material support. Each faces a possible life sentence.

In May, a Miami federal jury convicted Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages of conspiring to kidnap or kill Moise and providing material support. Each faces a possible life sentence.

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