{
  "id": 9146957,
  "title": "Former Colombian Military Linked to Moise Assassination Extradited to US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/former-colombian-military-linked-to-moise-assassination-extradited-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T13:42:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/09/22/former-colombian-military-linked-moise-assassination-extradited-us/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The extradition of 18 individuals, including seven former Colombian military personnel, to the United States in September 2026 marks a significant development in the investigation surrounding the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. The Colombian military members were accused of participating in a mercenary operation during the 2021 attack on Moïse's residence in Port-au-Prince.\n\nThe FBI, in a statement released on September 21, 2026, highlighted the international nature of the investigation, emphasizing that the operation demonstrated the bureau's reach beyond its traditional jurisdiction and its commitment to collaborating with domestic and international law enforcement agencies to ensure justice.\n\nThe seven former Colombian military personnel were among 18 suspects who were extradited from Haiti to Florida aboard a U.S. military aircraft. The transfer was coordinated by U.S. authorities after a lengthy judicial process in Haiti. Among the extradited individuals was Joseph Félix Badio, a former Haitian Ministry of Justice official implicated in the planning of the assassination.\n\nThe involvement of the Colombian military personnel came to light shortly after the crime, and Haitian authorities identified Colombian citizens among the arrested suspects. U.S. authorities have identified a structure that allegedly organized and financed the operation from South Florida, with funds used for acquiring weapons and tactical equipment and hiring mercenaries.\n\nThe extradition represents a crucial step in the effort to determine responsibility for the assassination and bring those involved to justice. While the case remains open, U.S. authorities continue their efforts to ensure all those implicated in the crime are held accountable. The investigation has been ongoing for over five years, with various individuals accused of planning, financing, and carrying out the assassination facing charges in the United States.",
  "summary": "Seven former Colombian military personnel accused of participating as mercenaries in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were extradited to the United States to face judicial proceedings in a federal court in Miami. The news was confirmed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which announced the transfer of 18 people linked to […]",
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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."
}