In July 2021, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was killed during an armed attack at his private residence. Following an investigation, U.S. officials have confirmed the arrest of 18 suspects linked to the plot. According to reports, the assassination was carried out by a group of roughly 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries.

A significant point of concern noted in the investigation is the lack of response from the president's security team. Despite the presence of a security detail, no personnel intervened to prevent the attack or protect the president during the assault. The involvement of foreign nationals and the failure of internal security measures have remained central themes in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the case.

While the investigation has identified the group responsible for the physical act of the assassination, the broader network of individuals who may have financed or orchestrated the plot remains a subject of international scrutiny. The arrests represent a major development in the pursuit of accountability for the political instability that followed the president's death.