Chaos in Haiti: American citizens called to leave the country as soon as possible

• March, 4 2024 à 22:34
• JC Dorsainvil
• Politique
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The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince is calling on U.S. citizens living in Haiti to leave the country as soon as possible due to the current security situation. In a note published on its official website this Sunday March 3, 2024, the consulate invites its compatriots to use commercial transport options or other private transport options available.
Port-au-Prince, March 3, 2024 – A few hours after launching a new alert, the embassy clearly addresses American citizens and invites them to act as quickly as possible. “US citizens in Haiti should leave Haiti as soon as possible via commercial transportation options or other transportation options available to the private sector, in light of the current security situation and infrastructure challenges “, wrote the United States consulate.
U.S. officials emphasize that “fellow Americans who wish to leave Port-au-Prince should monitor local news and information on security conditions of commercial transportation providers.” “Those affected should make arrangements to leave Haiti when security conditions permit,” the note said.
Note
The note specifies that the embassy will have limited operations this Monday, March 4. “Embassy operations may be further affected during the week due to gang-related violence and its effects on transportation and infrastructure,” she points out.
At the same time, the embassy advises that all appointments scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are canceled for visas and services to US citizens, including routine passport services, requests for consular reports of birth to foreigner and notary services.
People with appointments scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday should not attempt to come to the embassy due to the security situation.