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Blinken visits Haiti to support struggling government
U.S. Shows Support for Haiti Amid Ongoing Crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Haiti to demonstrate support for the country's interim government. The trip aimed to boost Prime Minister Garry Conille's administration as it grapples with widespread gang control and political instability.
The United States appreciates Haiti's leaders putting aside their differences working together to put the country on a path for free and fair elections.
Blinken announced an additional $45 million in humanitarian aid and reviewed the progress of the U.S.-backed international policing mission. However, the mission has struggled to make a significant impact against gang violence.
- Haiti has not held elections since 2016.
- About 5% of the population has been displaced by violence.
- The U.S. has pledged $360 million toward the international policing mission.
- Haitian leaders aim to hold elections next year and transfer power by early 2026.
While the visit demonstrates U.S. commitment to Haiti's stability, critics argue that more focus is needed on fostering political stability and rebuilding public confidence in Haitian institutions.
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