Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated in his home
Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated at his home on Wednesday, and his wife was injured in the attack, Haitian officials said.
It's believed some of the attackers spoke Spanish, Joseph said in a statement. The interim prime minister condemned the attack as "inhumane" and "barbaric."
"The country's security situation is under the control of the National Police of Haiti and the Armed Forces of Haiti," Joseph added. "Democracy and the republic will win."
The Haitian Embassy in Canada also announced Moise's death.
"It is with great sadness that we confirm the assassination of President Jovenel Moise during an attack on his residence by mercenaries," the embassy tweeted. "Our hearts go out to the presidential family and the whole nation."
Some protesters have recently demanded Moise's removal. Haiti was devastated by a severe earthquake in 2010 and hasn't fully recovered, even after receiving billions in reconstruction aid.
With poverty and hunger increasing, Moise's government has been accused of corruption and denying basic services to Haitians.
Haiti recently saw increases in COVID-19 deaths and awaits its first vaccine delivery from the international COVAX program. The country held carnival celebrations and eased restrictions earlier this year and is one of a handful of nations that have not begun vaccination programs.
Recardo Mendez
Sports Reporter
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