HAITI-POLITICS-ASSASSINATION-MOISE

Haitian President Jovenel Moise (L) and Haitian First Lady Martine Moise are seen at the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on May 23, 2018. - Haiti President Jovenel Moise was assassinated and his wife wounded early July 7, 2021 in an attack at their home, the interim prime minister announced, an act that risks further destabilizing the Caribbean nation beset by gang violence and political volatility. Claude Joseph said he was now in charge of the country and urged the public to remain calm, while insisting the police and army would ensure the population's safety."The president was assassinated at his home by foreigners who spoke English and Spanish," Joseph said of the assault that took place around 1:00 am (0500 GMT) and left the president's wife hospitalized. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL and HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP) (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images)