Riots continue for the third day in Haiti despite inversion of fuel increase – International

Young Haitian protesters blocked the streets on Sunday as many damaged or looted shops remained closed for the third day after a wave of outrage following a sharp increase in fuel prices in the nation of the Caribbean . 19659002] Protesters used trees cut down to block roads, as well as piles of burned tires, many of which still smoked on Sunday, with thick columns of black smoke

In some cases, police fought back with teargas. to disperse the crowd.

Burnt car debris was sighted in front of the Best Western and Oasis hotels in Pétion-Ville, a southern suburb of the capital, as well as near the offices of telecommunications company Natcom.

The US Embbady warned its citizens to avoid riots in the capital, Port-au-Prince, and reprogrammed any travel plans, with several airlines canceling flights.

Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant announced the temporary suspension of the two-digit price increases for gasoline, diesel and kerosene on Saturday afternoon, just one day after publication, but the riots continued.

Throughout the capital, few cars and motorcycles circulated on Sundays. We could see broken windows and damaged buildings.

In a shopping center in Pétion-Ville, the police tried to protect the stores that had been attacked and left with floors covered with broken glbad and scattered merchandise

Fuel prices were part of a agreement with the International Monetary Fund, which forces the impoverished nation to implement a series of austerity measures aimed at increasing government revenue and strengthening the country's economy.

CHILEAN CONSULATE: "IT IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP THE RESGUARDO"

The Consulate of Chile in Port-au-Prince has issued a warning call to Chileans living in Haiti and those who have planned trips in the country, asking in a special way does not circulate on the streets and keep them safe.

"The Consulate of Chile in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, informs us that because of the sharp deterioration of public security in Port-au-Prince and in other cities of the country, where there has been between yesterday and today strong disturbances and excesses, it is advisable not to circulate in the streets and to remain safe

it is suggested to contact the respective airline, because some suspended their flights because of this situation

Contacts:
Emergency Unit (Chile): +56956189515
Consulate of Chile in Pto Principe (Haiti): +56987210564. "