Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Mexico Trains Haitian Soldiers Amidst Rising Gang Violence
A group of 143 Haitian soldiers finished a training program with the Mexican army.
This training, which included things like how to defend themselves, lasted two months.
The soldiers learned skills to help them protect their country.
This comes as Haiti is facing a lot of trouble with gangs who have taken over a large part of the capital city.
The Haitian government hopes this training will help the army bring peace and safety back to the country.
143 Haitian soldiers completed military training with the Mexican army.
The training focused on skills like personal defense and shooting.
The Haitian government is looking to strengthen its security capabilities.
Gangs are estimated to control about 90% of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.
The U.S. and Panama urged the UN Security Council to authorize a larger peacekeeping force.
- Who
- 143 Haitian soldiers
- What
- Completed military training by the Mexican army.
- When
- Training finished Friday.
- Where
- Military camp in the state of Mexico
- Why
- To strengthen Haiti's security amid gang violence
- Trainees
- 143 Haitian soldiers
- Training Duration
- Eight weeks
- Training Location
- Military camp in Mexico
- Skills Taught
- Personal defense, shooting, human rights
- Haitian Ambassador's view
- Skills improve Haitian armed forces
- Gang Control
- Estimated 90% of Port-au-Prince