"U.S. Embassy Urges Immediate Departure of Americans from Haiti"

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens to leave the country "as soon as possible" due to escalating security and infrastructure challenges. The advisory warns of the dangers of demonstrations and large gatherings and advises travelers to avoid roadblocks. Gang violence has been on the rise since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, with gangs now controlling large parts of the country. Haiti's Prime Minister has called for international assistance to stabilize the situation. The United Nations estimates that nearly half of Haiti's population is in need of humanitarian aid. Last month, the U.S. Embassy evacuated non-emergency personnel, and recently, a Haitian gang opened fire on protesters, resulting in several deaths.