First flight of Americans from Haiti lands at Miami International Airport to escape chaos
Source: CBS News
Updated on: March 17, 2024 / 5:57 PM EDT
MIAMI — The first flight from Haiti in two weeks landed at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, a source told CBS News Miami. The Global X charter flight from Cap-Haïtien touched down at 2:30 p.m.
According to a flight attendant, there were 47 passengers on board, all of whom were U.S. citizens escaping the chaos. Passengers say they became aware of the U.S.-sponsored flight through an email and all became aware through the State Department web page.
Right now, gangs have nearly taken control of the capital Port-Au-Prince, where approximately one million people live.
The constant gunfire has forced many residents to stay locked in their homes for fear of violence and there is a concern of starvation. Nearly all relief groups have stopped operating because of the violence.
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