Miami-Dade County Mayor Statement on Assassination of the President of Haiti

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava released the following statement following the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse:

“My prayers are with the people of Haiti as they wake up to the deeply troubling news that the President was assassinated. The island was already facing grave challenges and instability which are only deepened by this development. South Florida is home to a vibrant and thriving Haitian community and we stand with them during this difficult time, as we pray for peace for the Haitian people."