The US Embassy in Haiti warned its citizens Saturday to stay inside amid continued demonstrations in the capital of Port-au-Prince and a northern city following a fuel price hike. Protesters have been demonstrating this week against a sharp rise in fuel prices ordered by the government.
Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant on Saturday announced a temporary stop to the price increases and appealed for calm. Prices for gasoline were to rise 38% while diesel prices were to go up 47% and kerosene 57%.
After the Prime Minister’s announcement, late last night, the situation calmed down. We are still told to stay inside. “Do not attempt to travel at this time. Avoid protests and any large gathering of people. Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks,” a State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs official said.
There are no reports of US citizens in Haiti being injured, the embassy said.
In Jacmel we had demonstrations, market was closed down and no electricity for two days. This is very difficult for our poor people who live literally one day at a time.
Please pray for Haiti!
Felician Sisters of North America Mission: Haiti 
Juanita Arnister, SM
July 8, 2018 at 2:44 pm
Prayers are coming your way as Joanie and I are in Florida visiting Carolyn. Be safe. Jesus I trust in you! May Mary’s mantel cover and protect you! Juanita
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Fr. Placid Stroik, OFM
July 9, 2018 at 10:59 am
with you in prayer in these critical moments of unrest. May the God of peace and security keep you safe and may the country and the world work toward the common good.
Placid Stroik
July 9, 2018 at 11:00 am
The Lord Bless each of you. in prayer. Fr. Placid
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