Suspects in Haitian President’s Assassination Awaiting Extradition to U.S.
Eighteen suspects arrested in Haiti for the July 2021 killing of President Jovenel Moïse are awaiting extradition from Haiti to the U.S. to face trial.
Panama City, FL, September 20, 2026 —
Eighteen individuals arrested in Haiti in connection with the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse are currently awaiting extradition to the United States to face legal proceedings. The suspects are linked to the killing of President Moïse, which occurred in July 2021.
The extradition process is underway to transfer the arrested parties from Haiti to the U.S., where they are expected to stand trial for their alleged roles in the assassination. The specific details regarding the timeline for this extradition have not been provided.
President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated on July 7, 2021. At the time of his death, he was residing in his private residence in Pétion-Ville, a suburb of the capital Port-au-Prince. The assassination led to a significant political crisis in Haiti.
Investigations into the assassination have involved authorities in both Haiti and the United States. The U.S. Department of Justice has been involved in efforts to bring those responsible to justice. The number of suspects currently awaiting extradition stands at eighteen.
Further information regarding the legal process, including specific charges and the exact dates for extradition, has not been made public. The status of these suspects remains that they are in custody in Haiti and are awaiting transfer to the U.S. for trial.
Story summarized from the original created by EVENS SANON and DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.
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