In its advice given to travelers, the Canadian Government has updated its security component (9 June 2014) due to an increase in armed robberies near the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince.
"[...] The security situation is hazardous and very unpredictable. Remain extremely vigilant wherever you are in the country. Criminal activity is especially evident in large centres such as downtown Port-au-Prince, where armed gangs continue to operate.
There has recently been an increase in armed robberies targeting travellers, particularly foreigners of Haitian origin, arriving on international flights at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince. In most cases, the victims’ vehicles are followed by criminals on motorcycles.
To minimize the risk of violence, you should have your local contacts arrange your pick up from the airport, carry only small amounts of cash and not resist if you are threatened by robbers [...]"
