So my thinking is that the men who killed the Haitian president

[malaise]

were druggists - ex-Colombian military and Haitian-Americans. There is a huge drugs for guns trade between Jamaica and Haiti.

This hemisphere is one fucking mess.

[hookaleft]

1. Surely American intelligence was involved....

you don't do that kind of shit without approval...

[maxsolomon]

13. That's a stretch. What's the "American Intelligence" motive?

America and the UN both said Moise's term wasn't over.

If you want to know who had motive, look who is in control now. The PM, who was fired MONDAY.

[Wounded Bear]

2. The number of "suspects" rounded up has me suspicious...

that the Haitian administration that is left is doing a bit of 'house cleaning' of their opposition.

So far, it is looking like a pretty big 'conspiracy.'

[zuul]

4. Yep. This entire thing is wacky.

[crickets]

7. +1

[Under The Radar]

3. When I heard Americans were involved I immediately thought of Eric Prince

…and his private military

[Wounded Bear]

6. I sure wouldn't mind if he and his organization were implicated and indicted...

for foreign intervention.

[malaise]

9. Ex-military in Colombia is definitely right wing

but the deceased President was certainly not promoting democracy.

[Under The Radar]

12. Is democracy the goal or is financial control?

[malaise]

15. Financial control

control of the guns trade as well

[H2O Man]

5. Recommended.

I agree. On all points.

[Dream Girl]

8. Could Russia be involved. Install a friendly President. And then wat I don't know.

Maybe get a firm foothold in the Caribbean to do more devilment

[malaise]

10. The key here is Colombian EX MILITARY

There is no Russian link to that unless it is very recent

[Dream Girl]

14. Yes I saw that but there are just mercenaries. I would imagine if there were any Russian

Involvement, they would want several ams lengths of distance. I know it seems far fetched, but I reflexively suspect Russia for every fowl, dastardly thing that happens. I feel like I’m back in the 50s or 60s.

[marble falls]

11. Yes. We really screwed things up. When the country that claims to be fighting drugs ...

... is the hugest and richest market for drugs, there's a problem.

[roamer65]

16. Just wait 20 years, malaise.

When the Great Climate Exodus is underway, this stuff will seem like a picnic in the park.

[malaise]

17. Given the family genes I don't expect to be here in 20 years

but I am terrified for those who will be here.

[roamer65]

18. If I'm around, I'll be old enuff not to care.

I’ll be more worried about kids on my lawn.

[The Magistrate]

19. I Agree, Ma'am

That strikes me as the most likely motive.