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Mexico will begin training Haitian soldiers as part of an international effort to bolster Haiti’s security forces in the ongoing fight against gang violence. This development comes after a recent meeting between Mexican Ambassador to Haiti, Daniel Alberto Cámara Ávalos, and representatives of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti, led by Commander Godfrey Otunge. The training program is one of Mexico’s contributions to strengthening Haiti’s capacity to maintain security and stability.
During the meeting, Ambassador Ávalos praised the efforts of the security mission and reaffirmed Mexico’s commitment to supporting Haiti’s stabilization efforts. As part of this support, Ávalos announced that Mexico will host Haitian military personnel for specialized training in the coming months. This training initiative is seen as a significant step toward strengthening Haiti’s security forces, which have been struggling to contain the violence driven by heavily armed gangs.
Ávalos expressed confidence in the mission’s potential success, provided that adequate and sustained funding is secured. He also suggested that more countries may contribute to the mission following the extension of its mandate, a move that could enhance the international response to Haiti’s security crisis.
Haiti’s security situation has drawn increasing concern from the international community, with several countries contributing to or expressing interest in supporting the MSSM’s efforts. Mexico’s decision to train Haitian soldiers reflects a broader regional commitment to stabilizing the country, which has faced escalating violence and political instability over the past several years.
