The United States has temporarily closed its embassy in Haiti following intense gunfire near its diplomatic compound in the capital, Port-au-Prince, amid escalating gang violence in the region.
In a statement published on X (formerly Twitter), the US State Department confirmed the closure and advised American personnel to remain inside the embassy.
The message cited reports of heavy gunfire in the Tabarre district, located near the US Embassy and close to Port-au-Prince International Airport in the northeastern part of the city.
“Due to reports of sustained gunfire near the US Embassy in Tabarre, all official movements by US government personnel have been suspended. The public is advised to avoid the area,” the statement read.
The closure comes as Haiti continues to suffer from spiraling violence driven by armed criminal gangs. According to a July report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, at least 3,141 people were killed across the country between January 1 and June 30, 2025. The UN warned of further unrest as gang activity continues to expand with little state resistance.
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