US Embassy in Haiti Issues Security Alert Amid Heavy Gunfire, Ongoing Violence Reported

The US Department of State has issued a security alert amid reports of heavy gunfire near the US Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, citing ongoing security operations north and south of the embassy. The alert warns U.S. citizens of increased security measures due to the situation in Croix-de-Bouquets. Heavy gunfire was reported in the area on Saturday. The embassy has not disclosed further details about the security situation.