Ex-Haitian Lawmaker Arrested Days After Registering Political Party

2026-03-17 - 23:22

HAITI – Haitian police have arrested former lawmaker Arnel Bélizaire in the suburb of Pétion-Ville, just days after he registered a new political party. Authorities say he faces charges including financing terrorism, criminal association and conspiracy against state security. The arrest comes as Haiti continues to grapple with a worsening security crisis, with armed gangs controlling large parts of the capital. Bélizaire, who has a history of legal troubles, was also sanctioned by the United States last year over corruption allegations.