State Dept issues issue Travel Warning Level 4 for Haiti.
Last Update: Updated to reflect the Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members for Embassy Port-au-Prince.
Jennifer Hansler
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has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel from Haiti as security situation deteriorates
"US citizens in Haiti should depart Haiti as soon as possible by commercial or other privately available transportation options," State says
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/haiti-travel-advisory.html
Country Summary: Kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens. Kidnappers may use sophisticated planning or take advantage of unplanned opportunities, and even convoys have been attacked. Kidnapping cases often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed during kidnappings. Victim’s families have paid thousands of dollars to rescue their family members.
The Haitian Ministry of Health and Population (MSPP) has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in the country.