Haiti protests U.S., Canada travel advisories

The Haitian government is "vehemently" protesting travel advisories recently issued by the United States and Canada.
The U.S. State Department last week strengthened a travel advisory on Haiti. It warned Americans planning to visit the Caribbean nation about kidnappings, robbery, lawlessness and cholera. Canada followed with a similar statement.
Foreign Affairs said there is no nationwide advisory in effect for Haiti. However, a Dec. 21 advisory cautions Canadians travelling to Haiti to exercise a high degree of caution due to high crime rates in parts of the country and ongoing political tensions.