On Sunday, a charter flight organized by the U.S. transported around 30 Americans from Cap-Haïten to Miami, with State Department officials exploring additional departure options from the area.
Alongside governmental efforts, Republican figures and private entities have conducted their own evacuations.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed a chartered flight from Haiti landing in Orlando on Wednesday.
Concerns mount over worsening conditions in Haiti, with UNICEF warning of imminent healthcare system collapse and aid organizations struggling to reach vulnerable groups amidst escalating violence.
The Biden administration has recently earmarked over $50 million in humanitarian aid for Haiti, relying on a multinational security force led by Kenya to stabilize the nation.
However, Kenya insists on a new Haitian leadership before committing to intervention.
An agreement brokered by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Haitian stakeholders, and Caribbean leaders last week proposed a transitional council for appointing an interim prime minister.
Despite initial expectations of a 48-hour process, the council’s formation remains pending, delaying prospects for international involvement.
