Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Location: Port-au-Prince

Events:  Political opposition groups intend to demonstrate throughout Port-au-Prince on May 1, 2021.  Additionally, one opposition group has announced seven days of protests from May 1 to May 7 throughout Port-au-Prince.  Please remain vigilant as large gatherings of this sort, while largely peaceful, can become unpredictable.

Actions to take:

  • Avoid the area;
  • Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings of people;
  • Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; and
  • If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe area.

Assistance:

  • U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre

Emergencies: +509-2229-8000

Non-emergency inquiries: acspap@state.gov

Website: https://ht.usembassy.gov/

  • Contact the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs

1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada

1-202-501-4444 from other countries