Jake Johnston
@jakobjohnston.bsky.social
Researching, writing. Haiti and US foreign policy. Author of AID STATE. Work at CEPR. https://t.co/N2PgN9A05W
The files "offer support to the defense theory that CTU's actions in Haiti were effectuated in partnership with United States intelligence and Department of Justice agents ... to plan and carry out operations to effectuate regime change in foreign countries."
May 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The files "offer support to the defense theory that CTU's actions in Haiti were effectuated in partnership with United States intelligence and Department of Justice agents ... to plan and carry out operations to effectuate regime change in foreign countries."
More allegations from the lawyers concerning US intelligence agencies' support for regime change in Bolivia, conducted through CTU — the Florida firm run by Ortiz and his partner Antonio Intriago.
May 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
More allegations from the lawyers concerning US intelligence agencies' support for regime change in Bolivia, conducted through CTU — the Florida firm run by Ortiz and his partner Antonio Intriago.
The lawyers claim to have found an audio file buried in discovery "that bridges the joint work between Ortiz and the American agencies in Bolivia in 2020 with the 2021 work in Haiti."
The contents of that audio file are redacted.
The contents of that audio file are redacted.
May 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The lawyers claim to have found an audio file buried in discovery "that bridges the joint work between Ortiz and the American agencies in Bolivia in 2020 with the 2021 work in Haiti."
The contents of that audio file are redacted.
The contents of that audio file are redacted.
The lawyers also allege the messages show US intel officials coordinating with Ortiz on a "regime change" operation in Bolivia in 2020.
May 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The lawyers also allege the messages show US intel officials coordinating with Ortiz on a "regime change" operation in Bolivia in 2020.
Link to article here: t.co/gPTPoVI4ed
https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2025/05/07/killer-gangs-are-inches-from-ruling-all-of-haiti
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May 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Link to article here: t.co/gPTPoVI4ed
But over the course of the last three months, about 10 gang members have been killed every day in Haiti.
And security isn't improving, it's getting steadily worse.
The data in the UN report make clear that a new strategy is needed.
And security isn't improving, it's getting steadily worse.
The data in the UN report make clear that a new strategy is needed.
May 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
But over the course of the last three months, about 10 gang members have been killed every day in Haiti.
And security isn't improving, it's getting steadily worse.
The data in the UN report make clear that a new strategy is needed.
And security isn't improving, it's getting steadily worse.
The data in the UN report make clear that a new strategy is needed.
The armed groups in Haiti are responsible for heinous atrocities, including widespread sexual violence, as the UN report also makes clear.
May 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The armed groups in Haiti are responsible for heinous atrocities, including widespread sexual violence, as the UN report also makes clear.
The UN also reported at least 50 cases of security forces' summarily executing unarmed individuals suspected of being in or collaborating with gangs.
May 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The UN also reported at least 50 cases of security forces' summarily executing unarmed individuals suspected of being in or collaborating with gangs.
Police operations in Cite Soleil "were particularly concerning due to the large number of casualties among the population," the UN reports.
76 civilians killed and 43 injured.
"The victims were hit by stray bullets while they were in their residence or while walking."
76 civilians killed and 43 injured.
"The victims were hit by stray bullets while they were in their residence or while walking."
May 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Police operations in Cite Soleil "were particularly concerning due to the large number of casualties among the population," the UN reports.
76 civilians killed and 43 injured.
"The victims were hit by stray bullets while they were in their residence or while walking."
76 civilians killed and 43 injured.
"The victims were hit by stray bullets while they were in their residence or while walking."
But the Haitian police were responsible for more than half of those deaths. They reported killing about 700 people "associated with gangs" and well over a 100 civilians.
May 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
But the Haitian police were responsible for more than half of those deaths. They reported killing about 700 people "associated with gangs" and well over a 100 civilians.
Gran Grif also designated.
May 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Gran Grif also designated.
Full article: t.co/txRmH5jfdz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/10/haiti-government-drones-gangs/
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April 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Full article: t.co/txRmH5jfdz
Link to the full report: t.co/54jCREwqzu
https://revistaraya.com/familia-daniel-noboa-presidente-de-ecuador-trafico-de-cocaina-europa
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March 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Link to the full report: t.co/54jCREwqzu
The report details three seizures of cocaine hidden in bananas from Noboa Trading, one just last year. A defendant, now free, was represented by an advisor to Noboa, who currently serves as minister of health.
March 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The report details three seizures of cocaine hidden in bananas from Noboa Trading, one just last year. A defendant, now free, was represented by an advisor to Noboa, who currently serves as minister of health.
Combined, he's bringing in more than $200k a month.
But why does the DR intel agency even need a lobbyist?
But why does the DR intel agency even need a lobbyist?
March 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Combined, he's bringing in more than $200k a month.
But why does the DR intel agency even need a lobbyist?
But why does the DR intel agency even need a lobbyist?