The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its “firm rejection” of the assassination of the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse | They rejected all forms of violence and expressed their solidarity with the people

The Argentine Foreign Ministry has expressed its strongest condemnation of the assassination of the President of the Republic of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse, and the first lady, Martine Moïse, perpetrated this Wednesday during an attack on his private residence.

“Our country reaffirms once again its solidarity with the people and the Government of Haiti, and expresses its rejection of the use of any form of violence”said the statement.

“Argentina hopes that peace and tranquility will soon be restored to the country and calls for respect for democratic institutions. At the same time, she calls for the perpetrators to be quickly identified so that they can be held accountable for their actions. , follow the text.

Moses was killed early on Wednesday by a group of armed men who entered his house, located in the Pelerin district of Port-au-Prince. The first lady, Martine Moïse, was shot and remains hospitalized in serious condition.

The crime occurred in the middle of a social crisis and insecurity. The assassination adds to a string of murders committed by unidentified gangs.

According to a report by the Center for Human Rights Analysis and Research (Cardh), more than 150 people were killed and others 200 kidnapped between June 1 and June 30 in the metropolitan area of ​​Port-au-Prince.

Extreme Poberty

Haiti is the poorest country in Latin America and the Caribbean and one of the poorest in the world, according to the World Bank (WB), with a 60% of its population below the poverty line.

The UNDP ranks it 170 out of 189 for its human development index.

Its GDP contracted by around 3.8% in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the already weak economy and political instability, according to the World Bank.

Haiti is one of the few countries that has yet to start its covid-19 vaccination campaign. The majority of the population does not have access to basic health care.