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CNN —A dual Haitian-Chilean citizen who pleaded guilty to federal charges related to his involvement in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise has been sentenced to life in prison, Florida court records show. Judge Jose E. Martinez handed down the sentence to Rodolphe Jaar on Friday during a 10-minute hearing in Miami. He was arrested in the Dominican Republic and extradited to the United States in January 2022. Authorities have said that dozens of people were involved in the assassination, including 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans. Jaar provided funds used to acquire weapons, provided food and lodging to other co-conspirators, and provided funding to bribe Haitian officials responsible for Moise’s security, according to the plea agreement.

Persons: Jovenel Moise, Jose E, Martinez, Rodolphe Jaar, Jaar, Moise, Frank Schwartz, Mario Palacios Organizations: CNN, Authorities, Haitian Locations: Chilean, Florida, Miami, United States, Haiti, South Florida, Dominican Republic

☆ Man behind guns in Haitian president's assassination sentenced to life in prison
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( Kanishka Singh | Thomson Reuters | Kanishka Singh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Reuters In Washington Dc | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Jaar signed a plea statement in March, which said he provided personnel and funds to kidnap Moise, but the initial plan later turned into a murder plot. Some of the funds were used to buy weapons and pay bribes for the president's security detail, the statement said. Jaar was sentenced on Friday by Southern District of Florida Judge Jose Martinez. Jaar met with the co-conspirators the night before the assassination, according to the plea statement, at which time Haitian-American James Solages stated the aim was to kill Moise. Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; editing by Grant McCoolOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jovenel Moise, Rodolphe Jaar, Moise, Jaar, Southern District of Florida Judge Jose Martinez, James Solages, Joseph Joel John, Joseph Vincent, German Rivera, Antonio Intriago, Kanishka Singh, Grant McCool Organizations: Southern District of, Southern District of Florida Judge, U.S . Department of, Thomson Locations: Chilean, U.S, Florida, Caribbean, Southern District of Florida, Haitian, Colombian, Venezuelan, Miami, Dominican Republic, Washington

☆ Haitian Businessman Gets Life Sentence in Assassination of Haiti’s President
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( Chris Cameron | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A federal judge in Florida sentenced a businessman and former drug trafficker with Haitian and Chilean citizenship to life in prison on Friday for his role in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti. Rodolphe Jaar is the first person to be convicted and sentenced in what federal prosecutors have described as a sprawling conspiracy to murder the Haitian leader and seize power, aided by Haitian officials, Colombian mercenaries and illegal arms shipments from the United States. The killing unraveled the already fragile Haitian government, giving rise to lawlessness and extreme violence as gangs have stepped into the power vacuum. The leading role that the United States has taken in seeking justice for the murder of a foreign leader is an indication of how much the death of Mr. Moïse has destabilized his country and deepened the chronic dysfunction of the Haitian justice system. American officials have premised their investigation on their assertion that much of the conspiracy was planned in South Florida and involved American citizens.

Persons: Jovenel Moïse, Rodolphe Jaar, unraveled, Jaar, Jose E . Martinez, Moïse Organizations: Haitian, Colombian, Federal, Court Locations: Florida, Haitian, Haiti, United States, Miami, South Florida

☆ Opinion | Haiti Has Overcome Other Crises. This Time, We Can’t Do It Alone.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Jean W. Pape | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As an infectious disease doctor working in Haiti for over 40 years, I have wrestled with countless tragedies. We now have around 200 gangs, armed with military-grade weapons, rampaging through our neighborhoods, killing, kidnapping and raping our citizens. Our police force of 9,000 is powerless, its members having become targets of gruesome gang violence or recruitment efforts. Over the past several months, it has become clear to me that we can’t do it alone. Haitians cannot overcome this crisis — the worst I have seen in my life — without foreign intervention.

Persons: Volker Türk, Jovenel Moïse, — Organizations: Civilian, United Nations Locations: Haiti, Covid

☆ Congo security forces fire tear gas at anti-government protesters
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Ange Kasongo | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/6] Tires and other objects burn as anti-government demonstrators take part in a riot after security forces broke up an attempted demonstration organized by the opposition and civil society members... Read moreKINSHASA, May 20 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo security forces fired tear gas and fought running battles in the streets of the capital Kinshasa with anti-government protesters demonstrating on Saturday over alleged irregularities in voter registration. Around a dozen protesters were detained by security forces just after the start of the demonstration, which was called for by opposition leaders. Congo's human rights minister Albert-Fabrice Puela, in a statement on Saturday, condemned the violence by security forces against demonstrators and the minor, and called for an investigation. "It's sad, you see, they are firing tear gas. Fayulu said by telephone that his vehicle was surrounded by security forces who continued to fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators.

☆ Congo security forces fire tear gas, clash with anti-govt protesters
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Ange Kasongo | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

KINSHASA, May 20 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo security forces fired tear gas and fought running battles in the streets of the capital Kinshasa with anti-government protesters demonstrating on Saturday over alleged irregularities in voter registration. Around a dozen protesters were detained by security forces just after the start of the demonstration, which was called for by opposition leaders. "It's sad, you see, they are firing tear gas. Fayulu said by telephone that his vehicle was surrounded by security forces who continued to fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators. Congo's electoral commission is expected to publish voter registration data on Sunday.

☆ Rejected for a Buy Now, Pay Later Plan? It Might Not Be Your Fault
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Imani Moise | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Klarna and similar services let shoppers split the cost of purchases into four or more payments, often for little to no interest. Photo: Daniel Harvey Gonzalez/In Pictures via Getty ImagesSome users of buy now, pay later apps might face something new when they try to use the payment method: rejection. Higher interest rates and recession concerns are challenging the business model behind services such as Affirm , Klarna and Sezzle , which say they are tightening credit standards to focus on making a profit, rather than growth. Some customers say they have been caught off guard by unexpected denials or lower spending limits when they try to make purchases.

☆ Some Buy Now Pay Later Users Face Rejection
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Imani Moise | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Lazio face crunch match with Milan in race for Champions League spots
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Tommy Lund | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Maurizio Sarri's Lazio side face a tough test in Milan, who have been unbeaten at San Siro in their last eight games in all competitions. Lazio have 64 points ahead of Juve (63) and Inter Milan (60) with Atalanta, Milan and AS Roma (58) jostling for the top four. Pioli, whose Milan team were dethroned by Napoli in the league, also have a Champions League semi-final, first leg against Inter on Wednesday to think about. "Last year we took big steps forward when we came out of the Champions League, while this year in Europe we're doing exceptional things." Juve have found scoring on the road difficult, managing only four goals in their last five league games.

☆ Chase Just Bought Your Bank: What First Republic Bank Customers Need to Know
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Imani Moise | Oyin Adedoyin | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

First Republic Bank branches opened as normal and accounts were accessible Monday morning. Photo: Luiz C. Ribeiro/Zuma PressFirst Republic Bank customers are now JPMorgan Chase & Co. customers after the banks and government officials announced a takeover deal early Monday morning. “You and your assets are now backed by the fortress balance sheet of JPMorgan Chase, and all of your deposits are protected,” JPMorgan told customers in a statement on First Republic’s website Monday.

☆ Return on I Bonds Drops to 4.3%, but They May Now Be a Better Long-Term Investment
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Imani Moise | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

There’s an investment that’s 100% backed by the U.S. government, never loses its value and is paying more than 7% interest a year. So, why haven’t most Americans heard of Series I Savings Bonds? Photo: TNS/Zuma PressThe interest rate on I bonds is 4.3%, down from 6.89%, the Treasury Department said Friday. This rate will apply to I bonds purchased now and for the next six months. Preview SubscribeThough the new rate is less than half the 9.62% offered last year, when the inflation-adjusted savings became so popular investors crashed Treasury’s website, financial advisers say they may now be a better bet for the long term.

☆ Apple’s New Savings Account Is Convenient. Is That a Good Thing?
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Imani Moise | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Apple Inc. turned millions of iPhones into piggy banks with the launch of its new high-yield savings accounts. The savings account is unusual in another way, too: It is attached to Apple Card, a credit card. Savings accounts and credit cards are usually kept separate. In traditional wallets, debit and credit cards keep spending accounts at your fingertips, but it is rare to have similar access to savings on the go. The allure of putting them together is the ability to seamlessly transfer money between them and more easily use savings money to pay off debt.

☆ People Are Sick and Tired of All Their Subscriptions
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Rachel Wolfe | Imani Moise | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Why Brokerage Accounts Are So Generous Right Now
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Imani Moise | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Photo: Go Nakamura for The Wall Street JournalFidelity Investments said customers can have up to $5 million of cash covered by Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. insurance. Some brokerages are beating traditional banks on returns and account protection, just as lots of people are wondering about the best place to keep their money. Robo adviser Betterment LLC has doubled the amount of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. coverage it offers to customers to $2 million and rival Wealthfront also upped its coverage by $1 million to $3 million. Robinhood Markets Inc. said it could provide customers with up to $1.5 million in insured deposits. They are all also offering returns of at least 4% on certain accounts.

☆ Convicted Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Aiding in Haitian President’s Assassination
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-25 | by ( José De Córdoba | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A memorial service for assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. A convicted drug dealer pleaded guilty Friday in a Miami courtroom to helping organize the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse , whose 2021 killing plunged the Caribbean nation into violent turmoil from which it hasn’t emerged. Rodolphe Jaar , 50 years old, a dual Haitian-Chilean citizen, provided money to acquire weapons, food and lodging for conspirators and bribed Haitian officials in charge of providing security for Mr. Moïse, according to court papers.

☆ US State Department monitoring reports of kidnapped couple in Haiti
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PORT-AU-PRINCE, March 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. State Department spokesperson said Saturday the government is aware of reports of two U.S. citizens missing in Haiti, after media outlets said a Florida couple had been kidnapped. The couple was on a trip to visit family and attend a festival when they were kidnapped during a bus ride, the relative said, according to CNN. "We are aware of reports of two U.S. citizens missing in Haiti," the State Department spokesperson said. The security situation has devolved further in recent months with routine gun fights between police officers and the gangs. The group said ransom money was paid for the release of the captives, but a dozen had escaped on their own.

☆ Man who provided guns pleads guilty in Haiti leader's assassination
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

March 24 (Reuters) - Dual Haitian-Chilean citizen Rodolphe Jaar on Friday pleaded guilty before a U.S. judge to three charges involving his role in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, killed in his home in July 2021, court documents showed. Jaar is one of 11 defendants in the case, which includes businessmen accused of helping obtain vehicles and firearms from Florida and former Colombian soldiers accused of gunning down Moise in his bedroom. He was arrested in January 2022 in the Dominican Republic, which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. Sentencing for Jaar, who could face up to life in prison, has been set for June 2 in Miami, court filings showed. Reporting by Sarah Morland; Editing by Anthony Esposito and Grant McCoolOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Man behind guns in Haitian president's assassination pleads guilty
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Sarah Morland | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

March 24 (Reuters) - A dual Haitian-Chilean citizen pleaded guilty in a U.S. court on Friday to three charges involving his role in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, gunned down in his home in 2021. According to a plea statement Jaar signed on Friday, he provided personnel and funds to kidnap Moise, but the initial plan later turned into a murder plot. Some of the funds were used to buy weapons and pay bribes to the some of the president's security detail, the statement said. Jaar met with the co-conspirators the night before the assassination, according to the statement, at which time Haitian-American James Solages stated the aim was to kill Moise. Sentencing for Jaar, who faces up to life in prison, is set for June 2 in Miami, court filings showed.

☆ Juve lack attacking options for Inter clash, says Allegri
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

March 18 (Reuters) - Juventus could be without Angel Di Maria and Federico Chiesa for Sunday's Serie A match at Inter Milan as the Turin club battles a growing injury list, manager Massimiliano Allegri said. Both have struggled with injuries this season and Allegri said on Saturday they could join Leonardo Bonucci, Alex Sandro, Arkadiusz Milik and Paul Pogba as injury absentees. Moise Kean is also suspended after he was sent off in their 1-0 loss against AS Roma earlier this month. We don’t have options up front without Kean and Milik, we have (Matias) Soule but only (Dusan) Vlahovic as a starting striker," Allegri said. "It’s important and difficult in Milan because six-pointers are always difficult to play," Allegri added.

☆ How to Protect Your Money From a Bank Collapse
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Imani Moise | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Skittish savers can protect their deposits in many different ways if they are uneasy about the safety of their money after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. Federal authorities rescued SVB ’s customers Sunday, guaranteeing all deposits including those in excess of the $250,000 limit normally covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., or FDIC.

☆ How To Protect Your Money From a Bank Collapse
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Imani Moise | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Canada's top general concerned military lacks capacity to lead Haiti mission
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Steve Scherer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

OTTAWA, March 9 (Reuters) - Canada's top general said he was concerned that his country's armed forces, already stretched thin by support for Ukraine and NATO, do not have the capacity to lead a possible security mission to Haiti. Canada over the past year has spent more than C$1 billion ($724 million) in military assistance to Ukraine. The armed forces are struggling with recruiting and donations to Ukraine have cut into some military stocks, Eyre said. Canada's military is "actively planning" expanding to brigade strength in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's defense mission in Latvia, called Operation Reassurance, which it leads, Eyre said. Canada Defence Minister Anita Anand on Thursday announced plans to purchase portable anti-tank missile systems, counter uncrewed aircraft systems, and air defence systems for the Latvian mission.

☆ 20 Seconds That Can Break Bad Money Habits
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Imani Moise | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

To break the day-trading habit that cost him money, friendships and sleep, crypto fund manager Thomas Meenik first tried meditation and cycling. They proved no substitute for the high he got scrolling through investing forums, he said. He installed software that imposed a 20-second delay whenever he tried to open CoinStats or Tradeweb . Twenty seconds might not seem like much, but feels excruciating in smartphone time, he said. As a result, he checks his accounts 60% less.

☆ How 20 Seconds Can Make You a Better Investor
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Imani Moise | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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