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  "id": 8799073,
  "title": "US extradites 18 suspects in 2021 killing of Haitian president",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/us-extradites-18-suspects-in-2021-killing-of-haitian-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T23:52:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3368182/us-extradites-18-suspects-2021-killing-haitian-president"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eighteen individuals accused of participating in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise have been extradited to Florida, according to US officials. Moise, 53, was killed at his private residence on July 7, 2021 by a group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. The FBI and federal prosecutors emphasized their commitment to bringing all participants to justice in a multi-location, international operation. Five years after Moise's death, 30 suspects have been indicted, with four men already convicted in a Miami federal court for conspiracy to kill or kidnap the president, conspiracy to provide material support, and violating the US Neutrality Act. They face potential life sentences. Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, is now under control of gangs who control around 80 percent of the city, leading to high levels of violent crimes including kidnappings for ransom, armed robbery, and carjackings. The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force, tasked with helping local police combat these gangs, is currently short of its planned capacity of 5,500 uniformed personnel and 50 civilian staff, with fewer than 1,000 staff based in various countries as of July.",
  "summary": "Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise have been taken to Florida to stand trial, US officials said on Sunday. Moise, 53, was shot dead on July 7, 2021 at his private home by a hired group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. His security detail did not intervene to protect him. “Today’s multi-location and international arrests underscore the…",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/us-arrests-18-suspects-in-killing-of-haitian-president",
        "published": "2026-09-20T19:41:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "More than a dozen arrested in connection with 2021 assassination of Haitian president",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/more-than-a-dozen-arrested-in-connection-with-2021-assassination-of",
        "published": "2026-09-20T20:17:44.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Eighteen suspects extradited to US over Haitian president’s 2021 killing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/eighteen-suspects-extradited-to-us-over-haitian-presidents-2021",
        "published": "2026-09-20T20:31:15.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/us-arrests-18-suspects-in-killing-of-haitian-president-8792702",
        "published": "2026-09-20T22:59:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Suspects in 2021 killing of Haitian president flown to US to face trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/suspects-in-2021-killing-of-haitian-president-flown-to-us-to-face",
        "published": "2026-09-20T23:07:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "U.S. officials arrest 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/u-s-officials-arrest-18-suspects-in-killing-of-haitian-president",
        "published": "2026-09-21T01:21:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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