Haitian authorities say they have foiled an attempt to assassinate President Juvinil Moizi and overthrow the government. At least 23 people have been arrested since the coup attempt failed, Justice Minister Rockefeller Vincent said. Among them are a top judge and a national police officer. "I thank the head of security at the palace," Moizi said. The aim of these people was to kill me. Their plans have been thwarted.
Prime Minister Joseph Juthi said the conspirators planned to arrest President Moizi and appoint a caretaker president. Leon Charles, director of the country's national police force, said officers seized documents, money and weapons. The documents found contained statements from the apex court. The plan was to make him the interim leader.