Joseph said the police and army had the security situation under control. "This crime is an attack against the democratic order of Haiti and the region," Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader said. After taking office as president in 2017, Moise, a banana exporter-turned-politician, faced fierce protests over corruption allegations and his management of the economy. Embassy said it would be closed on Wednesday due to the "ongoing security situation". "We stand ready and stand by them to provide any assistance that's needed," she said.
