American Nurse and Child Kidnapped in Haiti, Sparking Concerns for Safety of U.S. Citizens

An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, according to the nonprofit organization where the woman works. The kidnapping occurred amidst a rise in gruesome crimes and gang violence in the city. The woman, Alix Dorsainvil, worked as a nurse at a school run by the organization, El Roi Haiti. The organization is working with partners and authorities to secure their safe return. The U.S. Department of State is aware of the kidnapping and in contact with Haitian authorities. The State Department advises against travel to Haiti due to widespread kidnapping incidents.