17 Colombians, suspected in connection with the conspiracy to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, again appeared before the Port-au-Prince Appeals Court on Monday. The court postponed the hearing due to the absence of two fugitives from prison, accused Haitians Dimitri Hérard and Laguel Silvian, also charged with the murder of the president.
"Dimitri Hérard and Laguel Silvian," also accused of the murder, escaped from the main Port-au-Prince prison on March 3, 2023, when armed gangs attacked the facility. According to Haitian authorities, they were former soldiers from this Latin American country, and some allege that they were hired for the execution of an assignment based on private security, not knowing the ultimate goal of the operation.
These men are accused of various offenses, including murder, attempted coup, and involvement in a criminal organization. Investigations have also revealed other accomplices, including Haitian and foreign nationals, which led to arrests and detentions conducted by Haitian authorities with the support of international investigators, including agents from the U.S.
The implications of the Colombians in the murder of Moïse attracted significant attention, raising speculation about the motives for the murder, which may be linked to internal power struggles in Haiti, economic interests, or geopolitical manipulations.
The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, committed overnight from July 6 to July 7, 2021, gave rise to a complex international investigation and numerous arrests in Haiti. A total of 17 Colombians have been detained on suspicion of involvement in the conspiracy that led to Moïse's death.
