State Department issues security alert amid 'heavy gunfire' near US Embassy in Haiti

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alexandra KochFebruary 1, 2026 at 12:53 AM

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The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, issued a security alert on Saturday due to heavy gunfire reported in the capital and surrounding areas, including Croix-de-Bouquets. The State Department ordered U.S. government personnel to halt all movements, though the embassy remains open for emergency services. U.S. citizens in the vicinity were advised to avoid the area and monitor local media. Armed gangs, including "400 Mawozo," control significant portions of Port-au-Prince. The State Department maintains a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory for Haiti, citing security concerns, including kidnapping and crime.

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