Juan Carlos Yepes

Juan Carlos Yepes is a Colombian ex-soldier currently detained in Haiti, accused of participating in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, 2021. During recent court hearings, Yepes testified about his arrival in Haiti, claiming he was hired by a security firm with alleged ties to the U.S. government, and emphasized his insistence on his innocence. He described his role as providing security alongside Haitian police, stating that he was unaware of the significant nature of the location he was sent to assist.