Haiti PM Fils-Aimé says gang leader Mathias Saintil is dead
The gist
Haiti's prime minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, said on X there was "one less gang leader" after Mathias Saintil's death was confirmed.
The killing comes as about 2,000 Salvadoran troops deploy and elections stay delayed.
How it unfolded
- Mar 12, 2026Fils-Aimé formally assumed sole control of Haiti's power after the Transitional Presidential Council's mandate expired.
- May 12, 2026In a Magik9 radio interview, Fils-Aimé said security conditions were not met for August elections and that he expected a new president by early February 2027.
- Sep 25, 2026Fils-Aimé told the UN General Assembly that Haiti is at a "watershed moment" in its fight against gang violence and urged sustained international backing for the security force.
Key terms
- Transitional Presidential Council
- A temporary body created to exercise the powers and duties of Haiti's president until an elected president takes office.
- U.N.-backed force
- An international police and military mission approved by the U.N. Security Council to help Haiti restore law and order.
- medevac
- The timely movement and en-route medical care of patients using equipped aircraft, ambulances or other emergency transport.
Source: Wikipedia