News & Events

Shooting reported, Rue Marcadieux, today, September 13, 2016

The Embassy has received reports of a shooting on Rue Marcadieux near the Lycee Francais. All U.S. Citizens are advised to avoid the area. Please keep in mind that demonstrations in Haiti, even peaceful ones, can escalate quickly and even turn violent, so the Embassy urges all U.S. citizens to remain vigilant, be aware of their ... Read More»

United States Embassy Congratulates our Haitian Law Enforcement Partners on Illegal Arms Seizure

The U.S. Embassy welcomes the seizure of illegal arms by the Haitian National Police and Haitian authorities at the port of St. Marc on September 8, 2016.  We continue to work closely with American and Haitian authorities to pursue the criminals involved and to combat the traffic of illegal weapons into Haiti. The United States ... Read More»

Demonstration in Front of the National Palace by Champs de Mars today, September 09, 2016

All U.S. Citizens are advised to avoid the area.  Please keep in mind that demonstrations in Haiti, even peaceful ones, can escalate quickly and even turn violent, so the Embassy urges all U.S. citizens to remain vigilant, be aware of their surroundings, and avoid this area as much as possible.  Should you find yourself among or ... Read More»

Demonstration in Petion-Ville by Place Boyer September 09, 2016

There is a reported demonstration by Place Boyer that will most likely move towards the CEP building in Place St. Pierre.  All U.S. Citizens are advised to avoid the area.  Please keep in mind that demonstrations in Haiti, even peaceful ones, can escalate quickly and even turn violent, so the Embassy urges all U.S. citizens to remain vigilant, ... Read More»

Security Guidance in Elevated crime areas, September 8 , 2016

The Embassy Security Officer has provided the following guidance for Embassy employees, in light of recent elevated crime trends:  The Embassy Security Officer has determined that Petionville, parts of Tabarre, Delmas, the airport, and Route de Frere are heightened risk areas. The Embassy Security Officer has determined these areas to have been most affected by ... Read More»