Violent Protests And Looting Continue In Haiti

Reuters: Haitian civil unrest enters third day despite fuel hike reversal

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Mostly young protesters in Haiti blocked streets on Sunday while many damaged or looted stores remained closed for a third day following anger over steep fuel price increases in the Caribbean nation.

Protesters used felled trees to block roadways, as well as piles of tires set on fire, many of which continued to smolder on Sunday, sending thick clouds of black smoke high into the air.

In some cases, police responded with tear gas to disperse crowds.

The remains of charred cars were parked in front of the Best Western and Oasis hotels, in the capital’s southern hilltop suburb of Petion-Ville, as well as near the offices of telecommunications company Natcom.

The U.S. embassy warned its citizens to avoid the unrest in the capital Port-au-Prince and reschedule any travel plans as several airlines canceled flights.

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