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WorldPublished: 21 September 2026 at 01:43

Thirty More Arrested in Jovenel Moïse Assassination Case

Thirty more suspects, including 18 men extradited from Haiti to Miami, have been arrested in connection with the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, officials said.

Foto: The New York Times

Officials have announced the arrest of thirty additional suspects tied to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, expanding a case that has already spanned several years and multiple countries.

Among those newly arrested are 18 men who were extradited from Haiti to Miami to face proceedings in the United States. Their transfer reflects ongoing cooperation between Haitian and American law enforcement authorities pursuing those believed to be connected to the killing.

An Expanding Investigation

Moïse was assassinated at his residence in 2021, an event that shocked Haiti and drew international attention. Since then, investigators in multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, have pursued numerous individuals suspected of planning or carrying out the attack, with several facing trial on American soil.

The latest wave of arrests suggests the investigation remains active and continues to widen the circle of people considered involved. Officials have not provided further details about the specific roles of the newly arrested suspects or about the timeline for upcoming legal proceedings, but the extraditions underline the sustained cross-border effort to hold those responsible accountable.

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