Kidnappings on upswing in Haiti
Upwards of 80 Americans have been kidnapped in Haiti in the past year, the New York Daily News reported.
There were also four cases of individuals murdered by thugs seeking ransom payoffs.
The victims were seized from cars, homes and even ripped from their beds.
US officials said 800 people, mostly Haitians, were kidnapped.
Most of the kidnapped Americans were released, said the FBI.
None of the kidnapped victims were taken for political reasons.
FBI officials advised visitors not to attract attention.
The rise in kidnappings started last year when corrupt police realized Haiti’s government and the UN were not going to get rid of them, Mark Schneider, a Haiti expert at the International Crisis Group, told the News.
Report by David Wilkening
David
Have your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.
































Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Skyscanner reveals major travel trends 2026 at ITB Asia
In Italy, the Meloni government congratulates itself for its tourism achievements