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South Florida jury convicts four in Haitian President Moïse assassination plot

May 9, 2026

Summary

Four men were convicted in Miami federal court for their roles in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, a plot planned in South Florida that further destabilized the Haitian government.

How coverage differs

Left outlets emphasize Haiti's ongoing instability since the assassination, while right outlets highlight the U.S. connection to the international crime hatched in South Florida.

  • Left: South Florida men convicted for Moïse assassination plot, destabilizing Haiti Left-leaning outlets emphasize the conviction of four men in Miami federal court for the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, highlighting the plot's origins in South Florida. They underscore the ongoing instability and violence plaguing Haiti since the 2021 killing.
  • Right: Florida jury convicts four in Moïse assassination plot planned locally Right-leaning outlets focus on the Miami federal court's conviction of four individuals involved in the assassination plot of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. They highlight the fact that the conspiracy was hatched in South Florida, emphasizing the U.S. connection to the international crime.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Four south Florida men convicted in Haitian president’s assassination

Right

  • Florida jury convicts 4 men who plotted assassination of Haiti's president from South Florida hub

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