US authorities confirmed on Sunday that 18 suspects have been extradited to Florida to stand trial for their alleged roles in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. The 53-year-old president was killed on July 7, 2021, during an attack at his private residence.

According to the investigation, the plot was carried out by a group of approximately 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. A notable aspect of the incident, which remains a focal point of the inquiry, is that the president’s security detail failed to intervene or offer protection during the assault.

The extradition marks a significant development in the multi-year investigation led by the FBI. US officials stated that these arrests are part of a broader, international effort to hold all participants in the conspiracy accountable. While the suspects are now in the US legal system, the case continues to draw attention due to the high-profile nature of the assassination and the complex web of individuals involved in the planning and execution of the attack. The FBI has emphasized its commitment to pursuing all parties connected to the plot, suggesting that the legal proceedings in Florida may uncover further details regarding the motivation and orchestration of the killing.