Canada, US warn about travel to Haiti

Monday, July 09, 2018

“Due to continuing demonstrations, roadblocks, and violence across Port-au-Prince, the Embassy is prohibiting all non-emergency travel into Haiti by its employees,” the statement said.

“All other Embassy personnel are still under a Shelter in Place order.”

The Embassy urged Americans in Haiti to “contact your family to keep them informed of your welfare and whereabouts,” and to avoid protests and any large gathering of people.

“Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks,” it cautioned. “If you encounter a roadblock, turnaround and get to a safe area.”

On Saturday, Haitian Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant said his government was instituting a “temporary stop” to the fuel hike, appealing for calm.

Reports in Port-au-Prince indicate that gasoline prices were to rise by 38 per cent, diesel by 47 per cent and kerosene by 51 per cent.

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