The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has issued a security alert for U.S. citizens following reports of heavy gunfire near the embassy, including areas north and south of the facility and in the Croix-de-Bouquets area.
According to the embassy, security operations are currently in progress, and all movements by U.S. government personnel have been halted. The embassy said it remains open for emergency services only.
Authorities have not released further details regarding casualties or the source of the gunfire. U.S. citizens in the area were urged to remain alert as the situation continues to develop.
Haiti: The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince advises U.S. citizens of ongoing security operations north and south of the embassy and in Croix-de-Bouquets. Heavy gunfire is reported in the area. U.S. government personnel have halted all movements. More at https://t.co/OWieTQHj3b pic.twitter.com/A0MN7mshMZ
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https://ht.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-port-au-prince-january-31-2026
