‘Depart Haiti’ Now: State Department’s Dire Warning to Americans

U.S. citizens in Haiti are warned to evacuate immediately as armed clashes between gangs and police intensify.

Police officers patrol a neighborhood amid gang-related violence in downtown Port-au-Prince, Haiti on April 25, 2023. Richard Pierrin/AFP via Getty Images

U.S. citizens in Haiti are urged to leave the Caribbean country immediately due to the recent surge in armed clashes between gangs and police.

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti and the Department of State issued a “Level 4” travel advisory on Thursday, categorizing Haiti as a “Do Not Travel“ destination.