- The U.S. State Department has issued an urgent advisory to American citizens traveling in Haiti, urging them to swiftly depart the nation due to the prevailing security concerns and infrastructure difficulties.
- In a Twitter announcement on Wednesday, the U.S. government advised, “U.S. citizens in Haiti should depart Haiti as soon as possible via commercial or private transport.” Additionally, individuals facing challenges in leaving the country were directed to reach out to [email protected] for assistance.
- The advisory coincides with a surge in violence attributed to rival street gangs, escalating tensions within Haiti. Recent weeks have witnessed a series of violent protests, resulting in a significant number of residents being displaced as they flee their homes.
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US Urges Americans To Evacuate Haiti Immediately
FILE - This May 25, 2021, file photo shows a U.S. Passport cover in Washington. Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports. The State Department said Wednesday that the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing. That’s because of ripple effects from the coronavirus pandemic that caused extreme disruptions to the process at domestic issuance facilities and overseas embassies and consulates. (AP Photo/Eileen Putman, File)
