government is extremely limited in its ability to provide emergency services to U.S. Protests, demonstrations, tire burning, and roadblocks are frequent, unpredictable, and can turn violent. Embassy requires its personnel to use official transportation to and from the airport. Robbers and carjackers also attack private vehicles stuck in heavy traffic congestion and often target lone drivers, particularly women. Travelers are sometimes followed and violently attacked and robbed shortly after leaving the Port-au-Prince international airport. Mob killings against presumed criminals have been on the rise since late April. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, carjackings, and kidnappings for ransom that include American citizens are common. Victim’s families have paid thousands of dollars to rescue their family members. citizen victims have been physically harmed during kidnappings. Kidnapping cases often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. Kidnappers may use sophisticated planning or take advantage of unplanned opportunities, and even convoys have been attacked. citizens wishing to depart Port-au-Prince should monitor local news and only do so when considered safe.Ĭountry Summary: Kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens in Haiti should consider departing Haiti now by commercial or other privately available transportation options, in light of the current security situation and infrastructure challenges.

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information and increased insecurity.ĭo not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and poor health care infrastructure.

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