Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (May 17, 2021)
Location: Port-au-Prince
Events: There are media reports circulating that groups are calling for protests on Tuesday, May 18th, against the constitutional referendum and kidnapping. Others may be taking to the streets to celebrate Haitian Flag Day. Areas that may be affected include, but are not limited to: Downtown/Champs de Mars, Carrefour Aeroport, Nazon, Lalue, Bourdon, Juvenat, Delmas, and Petionville.
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 - Haiti Country Information
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