Canada, U.S. Urge Citizens to Leave Haiti Amid Worsening Fuel Shortages, Gang Activity

'If you're in Haiti and your presence isn't essential, consider leaving if you can do so safely.' That’s the advice from the government of Canada to any citizens in the Caribbean nation. Global Affairs Canada said late last week that it is temporarily withdrawing non-essential Canadian employees and embassy staff and their families from Haiti. According to CBC, Canadian authorities have joined ‘rare’ warnings from the U.S. State Department as gangs block fuel distribution, leading to shortages that have affected even hospitals and schools, and Haitian authorities struggle to regain control.

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