Haiti president’s assassination driven by greed and power, US prosecutors say

Opening statements begin in Miami trial of four men accused in the 2021 killing of Jovenel MoïseSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxGreed, arrogance and power were the driving forces behind four men charged in the US for the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s last elected president, Jovenel Moïse , prosecutors told a court on Tuesday during opening statements.Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys began presenting opening statements in the trial in Miami for Arcangel Pretel Ortíz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages. They are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti’s former leader. Moïse’s assassination led to unprecedented turmoil in the Caribbean nation, where gang leaders have grown increasingly violent and empowered. Continue reading...


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