Breaking Point: U.S. Embassy in Haiti warns all Americans to leave 'as soon as possible.'

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti advised all American citizens on the island to leave the country “as soon as possible” as the country continues to plunge into more widespread violence.

“Given the current security situation and infrastructure challenges, U.S. citizens in Haiti should depart Haiti as soon as possible via commercial or private transport,” the U.S. embassy said Wednesday.

“Flights fill up quickly and seats may only be available several days or even weeks in advance of departure. Given that there may be a limited number of seats, U.S. citizens should consider booking flights in advance.”

The Department further advised that Americans could potentially find flights on Air Caraibes, American Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit and Sunrise Airways.

The State Department has been advising U.S. citizens to not travel to Haiti over the risk of kidnapping, crime, civil unrest and poor health care infrastructure.

In July, the federal agency ordered all non-emergency U.S. government personnel and the families of all other U.S. government employees to leave the country.

Haiti has faced a frightening surge in gang violence in the island’s capital city of Port-au-Prince since President Jovenel Moise was assassinated two years ago in July 2021.