Drone attack on the outskirts of the capital. "One less gang leader"

According to a report from the National Human Rights Defense Network, Saintil was severely injured in a drone attack in a gang-controlled area of Boston, Port-au-Prince. He died the following day in the hospital. His assassination marks a significant blow to Haitian gang leaders in 2024, as authorities have intensified efforts against organized crime. The Haitian police are supported by around 2,000 Salvadoran soldiers, following President Nayib Bukele's tough stance on gangs involved in drug trafficking. Haiti has faced violence from organized crime for over six years, with drug gangs suspected of assassinating former President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021.