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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 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse five years ago were flown from Haiti to Miami aboard a U.S. military plane on Sunday to face trial in the U.S. Southern District of Florida. They are expected to appear in federal court on Monday.

Eighteen suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse five years ago were flown from Haiti to Miami aboard a U.S. military plane on Sunday to face trial in the U.S. Southern District of Florida. They are expected to appear in federal court on Monday.

U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones said their extraditions herald "the next major phase in [the] pursuit of accountability" for those involved in the killing of Moïse, adding that the work will continue beyond those who planned and committed this crime.

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U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones said their extraditions herald "the next major phase in [the] pursuit of accountability" for those involved in the killing of Moïse, adding that the work will continue beyond those who planned and committed this crime.

While U.S. authorities refrained from confirming the identities of the suspects extradited to Florida, Haiti's Justice Minister Patrick Pelissier said those transferred to the U.S. were former Justice Ministry official Joseph Badio and 17 former Colombian soldiers.

While U.S. authorities refrained from confirming the identities of the suspects extradited to Florida, Haiti's Justice Minister Patrick Pelissier said those transferred to the U.S. were former Justice Ministry official Joseph Badio and 17 former Colombian soldiers.

This comes as a sixth superseding indictment, dated Aug. 27, 2026, charges Badio and 29 others, including four defendants whose names were redacted, with conspiracy to kill and kidnap a person outside the U.S., among other counts.

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This comes as a sixth superseding indictment, dated Aug. 27, 2026, charges Badio and 29 others, including four defendants whose names were redacted, with conspiracy to kill and kidnap a person outside the U.S., among other counts.

Moïse was killed at age 53 as gunmen attacked his residence in the country's capital, Port-au-Prince, in the early hours of July 7, 2021, and shot him a dozen times. His wife sustained gunshot wounds in the assault.

Moïse was killed at age 53 as gunmen attacked his residence in the country's capital, Port-au-Prince, in the early hours of  July 7, 2021, and shot him a dozen times. His wife sustained gunshot wounds in the assault.

Prosecutors in Miami have already convicted 12 people in connection with Moïse's assassination, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/four-convicted-in-haiti-president-moses-murder">including four people in May</a> — three of them linked to a South Florida-based security company, and the other associated with another South Florida business.

Prosecutors in Miami have already convicted 12 people in connection with Moïse's assassination, including four people in May — three of them linked to a South Florida-based security company, and the other associated with another South Florida business.

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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.

"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.

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.

Handing Joseph Felix Badio and 17 Colombians over to U.S. prosecutors is the only realistic path to justice for Jovenel Moise. Five years on, the Haitian case is stuck with judges quitting, clerks threatened and no trial date in sight, while Miami has already secured indictments and guilty pleas. Evidence gathered there can feed the Haitian file, and sovereignty means choosing cooperation that actually works.

Handing Joseph Felix Badio and 17 Colombians over to U.S. prosecutors is the only realistic path to justice for Jovenel Moise. Five years on, the Haitian case is stuck with judges quitting, clerks threatened and no trial date in sight, while Miami has already secured indictments and guilty pleas. Evidence gathered there can feed the Haitian file, and sovereignty means choosing cooperation that actually works.

Shipping 18 suspects to Florida hands Washington a permanent lever over Haiti's entire political class. Every new indictment lands like a threat hanging over officials right as an electoral process unfolds, shaping who dares to run and who stays quiet. Justice controlled by a foreign prosecutor is leverage, not accountability.

Shipping 18 suspects to Florida hands Washington a permanent lever over Haiti's entire political class. Every new indictment lands like a threat hanging over officials right as an electoral process unfolds, shaping who dares to run and who stays quiet. Justice controlled by a foreign prosecutor is leverage, not accountability.

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Handing these suspects over to U.S. prosecutors is the only realistic path to justice for Moise. Five years on, the case in Haiti remains stuck with judges quitting, clerks threatened and no trial date in sight, while Miami has already secured indictments and guilty pleas. Evidence gathered there can feed the Haitian file, and sovereignty means choosing cooperation that actually works.

Handing these suspects over to U.S. prosecutors is the only realistic path to justice for Moise. Five years on, the case in Haiti remains stuck with judges quitting, clerks threatened and no trial date in sight, while Miami has already secured indictments and guilty pleas. Evidence gathered there can feed the Haitian file, and sovereignty means choosing cooperation that actually works.

Shipping these suspects to Florida actually hands Washington a permanent lever over Haiti's entire political class. Every new indictment lands like a threat hanging over officials right as a long-delayed electoral process is unfolding, shaping who dares to run and who stays quiet. There's no accountability if a foreign prosecutor is controlling justice.

Shipping these suspects to Florida actually hands Washington a permanent lever over Haiti's entire political class. Every new indictment lands like a threat hanging over officials right as a long-delayed electoral process is unfolding, shaping who dares to run and who stays quiet. There's no accountability if a foreign prosecutor is controlling justice.

There's a 60% chance that Haiti will experience a civil war before 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 60% chance that Haiti will experience a civil war before 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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