Saturday March 16, 2024, in the midst of a political crisis against a backdrop of violence and insecurity, the Honorary Consulate of Guatemala in Port-au-Prince was attacked, vandalized and looted, reported the Guatemalan Government.

According to the Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, no injuries were reported among the employees of the consulate (mostly Haitian) and the equipment and documents stored at the diplomatic headquarters during the last five years had already been evacuated and made safe.

Guatemala's Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not provide any details on damage or theft at the Consulate.

The Embassy of Guatemala in the Dominican Republic will respond to all emergencies and requests from Haiti that may arise while awaiting the reopening of the Consulate of Port-au-Prince.

None of the Guatemalans living in Haiti have requested to be evacuated from the country.

S/ iciHaiti