U.S. Pledges $300 Million to Support Haiti, Emphasizes Multinational Security Mission

Secretary Blinken announces increased U.S. support for Haiti during a high-level meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, highlighting the urgency of addressing the country's political and security crisis.

• Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to discuss Haiti's crisis and the deployment of a Multinational Security Support mission.
• The U.S. has doubled its support for the mission to $200 million, bringing total U.S. support to $300 million.
• An additional $33 million in humanitarian assistance will be provided to Haiti for health and food security.
• The plan includes creating an independent presidential college to expedite a political transition in Haiti.
• The initiative aims to restore security, enable free and fair elections, and support Haiti's path to economic opportunity and growth.

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