Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
last yr.

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.

Overview

  • 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.