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Travel Advice: Journalist wounded and foreign embassies shut as violent unrest continues in Haiti – advice and information

News TeamFebruary 14, 2019

Protests continue in Haiti, with outbreaks of violence on the rise as well. On Wednesday, a Haitian journalist was injured during a shootout between officers an...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaTravel Warnings + Alerts

Travel Advice: Security situation fluid as protests continue in Haiti – advice and information

News TeamFebruary 11, 2019

The security situation remains fluid in Haiti, with protests entering the fourth day. Thousands of people rallied in Port-au-Prince on Sunday, demanding Preside...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaNewsProtests + DemonstrationsTravel Warnings + Alerts

The latest news on politics from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Quick Read: Haiti protests demanding Moise exit enter fourth day

News TeamFebruary 11, 2019

Hundreds of protesters turned out in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince Sunday for a fourth day of demonstrations demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise. "This makes four days that people have been on the streets and the president isn't...

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Quick Read: Haiti: Thousands protest against corruption

News TeamFebruary 8, 2019

Thousands of Haitians took to the streets on Thursday against economic misery in the latest challenge to President Jovenel Moise amid months of protests over co...

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Travel Advice: Large protests due today (Thursday) in Haiti – limit your movements, avoid crowds

News TeamFebruary 7, 2019

Major protests are scheduled to take part today in Haiti, coming in the wake of several days of smaller demonstrations. In the past, protests have become violen...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaProtests + DemonstrationsTravel Warnings + AlertsTweets

The latest background briefing from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Quick Read: Witnesses: Men in police garb massacred civilians in Haiti

News TeamJanuary 15, 2019

When a police truck carrying men in uniform pulled into an impoverished neighborhood in the Haitian capital, residents thought it was an official operation.... Read the full article at the publisher's site: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireSt...

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The latest news on protests from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Quick Read: US Warns Americans to Avoid Holiday Travel to Haiti

News TeamDecember 13, 2018

The U.S. Department of State is authorizing "the voluntary departure of U.S. direct-hire government personnel and their family members" posted to the U.S. embas...

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Quick Read: Haitian Police Dissolves Anti-Corruption March, Arrests Several People

News TeamDecember 11, 2018

PORT-AU-PRINCE Haitian police dispersed on Sunday a demonstration against corruption and impunity organized by the political opposition in Port-au-Prince, arr...

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The latest news from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Quick Read: The Bahamas Embassy In Haiti Reopens After Riots

News TeamNovember 28, 2018

THE Bahamas Embassy in Haiti has resumed normal operations after a temporary closure due to riots in Port-au-Prince, according a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday.... Read the full article at the publisher's site: https://haiti...

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Quick Read: Haiti: Six killed in anti-corruption protests

News TeamNovember 20, 2018

Six people were killed and at least five others wounded during anti-corruption protests across Haiti, police said, as anger grows over the disappearance of bill...

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The latest news on Haiti from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Travel Advice: Political protests planned in Haiti over weekend – review security, shelter in place

News TeamNovember 16, 2018

#Haiti Security Alert: The Embassy has received notice of large demonstrations planned for Nov. 18 in Port-au-Prince, and possibly other locations. Out of an ...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaProtests + DemonstrationsTweets

Quick Read: Anti-Corruption Protests in Haiti Leave 3 Wounded by Police Gunfire

News TeamNovember 5, 2018

PORT-AU-PRINCE At least three people were injured on Thursday when Haitian police opened fire on hundreds of people who took to the streets of the capital to protest against the alleged corruption surrounding the Petrocaribe program, which brings o...

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Quick Read: At least one dead, dozens hurt as thousands protest graft in Haiti

News TeamOctober 18, 2018

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - At least one person was killed and dozens injured as thousands of protesters took to the streets in Haiti on Wednesday over a corrupt...

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Wednesday 17th October is Dessalines Day in Haiti, and many people will be marking the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines with parades and protests across the island. There is concern that these protests could become violent. More on this and other travel safety news at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Haiti marks Dessalines Day on Wednesday, protests expected – advice for travellers

News TeamOctober 16, 2018

Wednesday 17th October is Dessalines Day in Haiti, and many people will be marking the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines with parades and protests across the isl...

Mexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaProtests + DemonstrationsTravel Warnings + Alerts

Quick Read: Haitians Take to Streets Again to Protest Corruption

News TeamAugust 31, 2018

PORT-AU-PRINCE Hundreds of Haitians turned out for protests Wednesday in this capital and in the southern port of Les Cayes to demand trials for officials who diverted funds from a Venezuelan program that supplies crude oil to Caribbean and Central...

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The latest healthcare news from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Quick Read: Doctors Without Borders closing 2 hospitals in Haiti capital

News TeamJuly 23, 2018

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Doctors Without Borders is closing two hospitals in Haiti’s capital opened by the aid group in the aftermath of the January 2010 earthqu...

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Quick Read: Unrest Causes Travel Advisories in Haiti and Nicaragua

News TeamJuly 11, 2018

As Haiti entered its fourth day of civil unrest, the U.S. and Canadian State Departments are advising citizens in Haiti to shelter in place, as demonstrations a...

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Quick Read: US Embassy in Haiti requests more Marines, security personnel amid violence

News TeamJuly 11, 2018

The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has requested additional security personnel including Marines as the Haitian capital has been gripped by days of protests over a government plan to raise fuel prices and cut food subsidies, according to mult...

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Quick Read: Anti-Trump protest in Haiti temporarily shuts US Embassy

News TeamJanuary 23, 2018

The U.S. Embassy in the Haitian capital closed Monday as demonstrators gathered outside to protest President Donald Trump. More than a 1,000 people marched tow...

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Travel Advisory Update: US warns of security in Haiti – travellers face risk of kidnapping, armed robbery and violent assault

News TeamDecember 8, 2017

On Thursday 7th December, the US State Department updated the travel warning for Haiti - The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider th...

CrimeK + RMexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaTweets

Travel Advisory Tweet >> Armed robberies in Port-au-Prince – be aware, take appropriate steps

News TeamDecember 6, 2017

Haiti: Many incidents of armed robbery, including against Canadians, have occurred in the Péguyville neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince. Be vigilant. https://t.co/0hHYBKg1CI — travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) December 6, 2017 ...

CrimeMexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaTweets

Travel advisory update: Sudden roadblocks and increasing crime among issues confronting Haiti’s visitors

News TeamJune 27, 2017

From the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Crime The general security situation is unpredictable, and crime levels have continued to increase in 2017. Ther...

CrimeMexico, Caribbean + Central AmericaTravel Warnings + Alerts

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Travel Advice: Journalist wounded and foreign embassies shut as violent unrest continues in Haiti – advice and information

Travel Advice: Security situation fluid as protests continue in Haiti – advice and information

Quick Read: Haiti protests demanding Moise exit enter fourth day

Quick Read: Haiti: Thousands protest against corruption

Travel Advice: Large protests due today (Thursday) in Haiti – limit your movements, avoid crowds

Quick Read: Witnesses: Men in police garb massacred civilians in Haiti

Quick Read: US Warns Americans to Avoid Holiday Travel to Haiti

Quick Read: Haitian Police Dissolves Anti-Corruption March, Arrests Several People

Quick Read: The Bahamas Embassy In Haiti Reopens After Riots

Quick Read: Haiti: Six killed in anti-corruption protests

Travel Advice: Political protests planned in Haiti over weekend – review security, shelter in place

Quick Read: Anti-Corruption Protests in Haiti Leave 3 Wounded by Police Gunfire

Quick Read: At least one dead, dozens hurt as thousands protest graft in Haiti

Travel Advice: Haiti marks Dessalines Day on Wednesday, protests expected – advice for travellers

Quick Read: Haitians Take to Streets Again to Protest Corruption

Quick Read: Doctors Without Borders closing 2 hospitals in Haiti capital

Quick Read: Unrest Causes Travel Advisories in Haiti and Nicaragua

Quick Read: US Embassy in Haiti requests more Marines, security personnel amid violence

Quick Read: Anti-Trump protest in Haiti temporarily shuts US Embassy

Travel Advisory Update: US warns of security in Haiti – travellers face risk of kidnapping, armed robbery and violent assault

Travel Advisory Tweet >> Armed robberies in Port-au-Prince – be aware, take appropriate steps

Travel advisory update: Sudden roadblocks and increasing crime among issues confronting Haiti’s visitors

Travel Advice: FCO updates advice for Mali, warns of terror threat and ongoing kidnap risk

Feature: Sean Patrick at Solace Global – Nigerian Presidential Election 16 February

Feature: Falanx Assynt – Colombia – National Liberation Army claim for car bombing suggests intent to escalate violence, including in major cities

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Travel Advice: US Consulate warns of attacks on police in Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua City, says avoid police stations

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