Are Americans (white americans) safe to travel in Haiti?

mamour

any time an US citizen travels? he need to check out the US travel before going.
you can find it at # US international travel #
this is what the US printed out for Haiti.
SAFETY AND SECURITY: U.S. citizens should exercise extreme caution and are strongly encouraged to register online at https://travelregistration.state.gov prior to travel.
Travel in Haiti can be dangerous and all visitors are urged to exercise vigilance and caution. In some cities and towns ordinary services such as water, electricity, police protection and government services are either very limited or unavailable. While U.N. personnel from several countries have been in Haiti since 2004, their presence does not guarantee absolute security for residents or visitors.
During 2007 and early April 2008, the Embassy issued several security related messages warning U.S. citizens in Haiti of violent or unstable conditions. On occasion, the U.S. mission in Haiti was forced to suspend service to the public or close because of security concerns. These concerns have also prevented Embassy personnel from traveling to or through some areas. Since October 2004 Embassy personnel have been prohibited from entering central Port-au-Prince after dark due to security concerns. The Embassy has also imposed a curfew on its officers from time to time. If situations occur where the Embassy must suspend operations or when officers are unable to travel freely, the Embassy will continue to be available by telephone to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens.
In early April 2008, there were violent demonstrations, looting, transportation disruptions, and up to seven reported deaths in Les Cayes and Port-au-Prince. Some American citizens were temporarily stranded in isolated locations and could not safely travel until calm was restored. Because political and economic conditions precipitating the civil unrest have not been entirely resolved, American citizens should defer non-essential travel to Haiti.
U.S. citizens in Haiti should avoid all large gatherings, as crowd behavior can be unpredictable. Visitors encountering roadblocks, demonstrations, or large crowds should remain calm and depart the area quickly and without confrontation. Assistance from Haitian officials, such as the police, is often unavailable. Overseas visitors must be particularly cautious on the days of planned political activities. U.S. citizens are urged to take common-sense precautions and avoid any event where crowds may congregate.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1134.html#country

George M

No !
Travel to Haiti is not safe for anyone at the moment. The State department, Canadian Foreign Affairs and other have issued travel warnings for Haiti.

Anna P

It is dicey for anyone to travel to Haiti--why would you want to go?

iamsamshope

Honestly, I don't know.

But if you go to google and type in in as Can Americans go to Haiti?

It'll come up with sites, but it looks like it's not the safest place to travel at this point.

ccc

The US state dept issues travel warning to Americans. Go to www.travel.state.gov and see Haiti to see the latest info. If you do go, make sure you register with the state dept while there, so they know you are there just in case something comes ups there.

liolnel

i saw many people lied about this, but that s not true. Haiti is very safe to travel right now. they will love you if you are American, i know some people who will go next week. y high school teacher is in Haiti right now and she will be back on thursday. They like white people.

floored ford

i'm not going to find out. plenty better places to visit.

BeyoncesGal

Why are you going to Haiti? Why not Bahama?

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