The U.S. government has seen proof that at least some members of the group of American and Canadian missionaries kidnapped in Haiti last month are alive, according to a senior Biden administration official.
on YouTube last month that he was willing to kill "these Americans" if he did not get what he needed.$1 million per person ransom. The 400 Mawozo began as small-time local thieves and rose to become one of Haiti's most feared gangs, controlling a swathe of territory east of the capital Port-au-Prince, according to security experts., which has worsened amid economic and political crises and spiraling violence.
In July, President Jovenel Moise was assassinated and in September the prime minister dissolved the electoral council, postponing the planned November election. A new date has yet to be set. The United States would like to see the country move toward elections but thinks more must be done to improve the security situation and internal dialogue first, the U.S. official said.
Reporting by Matt Spetalnick and Trevor Hunnicutt in Washington, Additional reporting by Brian Ellsworth in Miami, Editing by Rosalba O'BrienSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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