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Former Haitian lawmaker Arnel B\u00e9lizaire<\/span><\/span> was released from detention on Thursday, July 2, following a decision by investigating judge Loubens \u00c9lys\u00e9e after a judicial hearing.<\/p>\n B\u00e9lizaire, a former deputy representing the Delmas\/Tabarre constituency, had spent more than three months in custody after his arrest on March 14 at the Oasis Hotel in P\u00e9tion-Ville. Haitian authorities said he had been wanted on serious allegations that included financing terrorism, conspiracy against state security, and criminal association.<\/p>\n His release was ordered following an appearance before the investigating magistrate. Multiple Haitian news outlets reported that B\u00e9lizaire regained his freedom after the hearing, bringing an end to his months-long detention while questions remain about the status of the broader judicial case.<\/p>\n Speaking to reporters after his release, B\u00e9lizaire described his detention as an \u201cordeal\u201d and thanked supporters who stood by him during the period. He also reaffirmed his commitment to what he described as the struggle for the Haitian people and expressed solidarity with residents displaced by armed violence and insecurity.<\/p>\n The former lawmaker\u2019s March arrest came shortly after he registered a political party ahead of Haiti\u2019s planned elections. Reporting at the time said authorities had been seeking him for roughly two months before his detention.<\/p>\n B\u00e9lizaire has long been a controversial figure in Haitian politics and has faced several previous encounters with the justice system. In 2025, the U.S. government accused him of \u201csignificant corruption\u201d and barred him and members of his immediate family from entering the United States.<\/p>\n His release comes as Haiti<\/span><\/span> continues to navigate a fragile political transition, preparations for future elections, and a severe security crisis driven by armed groups.<\/p>\n As of publication, publicly available reporting reviewed by L\u2019Union Suite does not clearly establish that the charges against B\u00e9lizaire were dismissed<\/strong>. For that reason, his release should not be described as an acquittal or as confirmation that the case has been closed.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s note for you:<\/strong> I would remove the line saying the U.S. \u201cimposed sanctions\u201d on him in 2025. The stronger verified wording is that the U.S. government designated him for alleged significant corruption and barred him and immediate family members from entering the United States<\/strong>. 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