Port-au-Prince
Americannoun
noun
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Americans at the embassy in Port-au-Prince rarely leave the compound, and family members don’t accompany them on this assignment.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
In 2010, the Obama administration extended the protection to Haiti after an earthquake caused death and damage in Port-au-Prince, the capital.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026
Haitian police carry out daily operations in downtown Port-au-Prince, with the support of an international anti-gang security force and a private security company.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
After the earthquake, Guerline lived in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, struggling to provide for her children.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
But ours are not the only hungry bellies in Port-au-Prince, not even the most hungry.
From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple
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