On 12 September 2020, the U.S Embassy in Port-au-Prince issued a Security Alert warning of increased violent protests in Port-au-Prince, which reads in part as follows:

“Events: Violent protests are occurring throughout Port-au-Prince and have the potential to spread and/or arise unexpectedly. Please avoid unnecessary travel within Port-au-Prince at this time. Travel for U.S. Embassy employees is restricted to Tabarre and employees are advised to avoid all travel until further notice.”

The full text of the Security Alert can be read here.