Four Men Guilty in Haiti President Killing

May 8, 2026, 21:35
InternationalPolitics

Introduction

A jury in Florida says four men are guilty. They helped kill President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti in 2021.

Main Body

The men lived and worked in Florida. They bought guns and one type of equipment for soldiers from Colombia. These soldiers went to Haiti to kill the president. The men wanted a new leader in Haiti. They wanted Christian Sanon to be the leader. They hoped to make a lot of money from him. The men's lawyers said the men did not know about the killing. They said the men thought they were doing a legal arrest. Now, other people in Haiti are also in trouble for this crime.

Conclusion

The four men may go to prison for the rest of their lives.

Learning

💡 The 'Wanted' Pattern

In this story, we see a simple way to talk about goals and desires: Wanted + [Person/Thing] + to be + [Role].

Example from text: "They wanted Christian Sanon to be the leader."

How it works: Use this when you want someone else to change their status or job.

  • I want you →\rightarrow to be happy.
  • She wants him →\rightarrow to be the boss.
  • They want the city →\rightarrow to be clean.

🛠️ Word Swap: 'Go' vs 'Went'

Notice how the story moves from the past to the future:

  1. Past: "These soldiers went to Haiti" (It already happened).
  2. Future: "The four men may go to prison" (It might happen).

Quick Rule:

  • Went = Yesterday / Last year.
  • Go = Tomorrow / Someday.

Vocabulary Learning

jury (n.)
A group of people who listen to a case and decide if a person is guilty or not.
Example:The jury listened carefully to the evidence before giving a verdict.
guilty (adj.)
Found responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.
Example:The judge declared the defendant guilty after hearing all the facts.
help (v.)
To give support or assistance to someone.
Example:She helped her friend move into a new apartment.
kill (v.)
To cause the death of a person or animal.
Example:The hunter tried to kill the deer in the forest.
president (n.)
The head or leader of a country.
Example:The president gave a speech about new policies.
lived (v.)
Past tense of live, meaning to have a home or stay in a place.
Example:They lived in a small house by the lake.
worked (v.)
Past tense of work, meaning to do a job or task.
Example:He worked as a teacher for many years.
guns (n.)
Weapons that fire bullets or other projectiles.
Example:The police carried guns for protection.
soldiers (n.)
People who fight for a country or group.
Example:Soldiers marched in the parade with their uniforms.
prison (n.)
A building where people are kept as punishment for crimes.
Example:He was sent to prison after the trial.