US Issues Level 4 Travel Advisory for Haiti Due to Gang Violence

The White House has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti due to extreme gang violence, urging US citizens not to travel there. Despite this, the embassy remained open and evacuation efforts are ongoing. Many Americans have questioned the delay in evacuating citizens, especially as armed gangs took over the Port-au-Prince's airport. The State Department has initiated helicopter evacuations to the Dominican Republic, while American organizations are also organizing evacuations. There is criticism over the discrepancy between the travel advisory and the operational status of the embassy, with some arguing that the embassy should assist in evacuating Americans despite the advisory. The situation in Haiti continues to be closely monitored by the Biden administration.

• White House issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti due to extreme gang violence
• Embassy remained open despite the advisory, and evacuation efforts are ongoing
• Criticism over the delay in evacuating Americans and the operational status of the embassy
• State Department initiated helicopter evacuations to the Dominican Republic
• American organizations are also organizing evacuations
• Ongoing monitoring of the situation in Haiti by the Biden administration