18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to US

Eighteen individuals arrested following the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are set to be extradited to Florida for trial, signaling the conclusion of a lengthy judicial process in Haiti. The suspects, who will face charges in a Florida court, could include those who financed, enabled, or participated in the murder, as well as those who may have benefited from it, according to U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones.

The extradition process reflects the ongoing commitment to pursuing justice for the killing that shocked Haiti and its citizens five years ago.

Quiñones did not disclose the names of the suspects, but indicated that more than a dozen Colombian soldiers and a former Haitian government official remain in Haiti awaiting trial. At least 30 individuals have been indicted in connection with Moïse's assassination, with U.S. authorities reporting multiple arrests both domestically and internationally on Sunday. The FBI remains dedicated to ensuring that those who allegedly profited from the president's murder are held accountable.

The extradition process is part of a broader effort by the U.S. to prosecute and sentence multiple suspects involved in the case. In May, a Florida jury convicted four men in the killing, while at least five others have pleaded guilty and are currently serving life sentences. These individuals, including Arcángel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, and James Solages, were allegedly central figures in the plot to assassinate Moïse.

Former first lady Martine Moïse, who was wounded during the attack, testified in Miami federal court in March, providing firsthand accounts of the incident and implicating former President Michel Martelly and former Prime Minister Ariel Henry in the conspiracy. In 2024, a Haitian judge indicted Martine Moïse on charges of complicity and criminal association, a decision her legal team has dismissed as "ridiculous and unjust."