De la Espriella Ordered Assistance for Military Detained for Murder of Haiti’s President
President Abelardo de la Espriella found in the case of the Colombian military personnel detained in the United States over the death of Haitian President Jovenel Moise a reason to highlight two of his dimensions: that of a criminal lawyer and that of a defender of all members of Colombia’s public security forces. The president […]
President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered his Defense and Justice ministers to provide legal assistance and financial support to former Colombian military personnel detained in the United States for the murder of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. Speaking on October 6, De la Espriella emphasized his commitment to supporting the military, stating that innocent individuals should not be punished for the actions of the guilty. He also insisted on determining individual responsibility within the case.
Last September, 17 Colombian military personnel were extradited to the United States to face trial in a Miami court, with the remaining 18 individuals following in total after the murder on July 7, 2021. The Colombian families, including the wives of the detained military personnel, expressed frustration over their lack of official communication about their loved ones' whereabouts and detention conditions. They claim to have learned about the transfers through unofficial sources.
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