Haiti Sends 150 Soldiers for Strategic Training in Mexico
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 3 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Amidst an acute security crisis, 150 Haitian soldiers, including 15 women, left the country this Thursday, July 24, 2025, for Mexico, where they will undergo three months of training. This initiative is part of a vast plan to reconstruct the Haitian Armed Forces.
Port-au-Prince, July 24, 2025 –
As insecurity continues to ravage several areas of the country, particularly in the metropolitan region of Port-au-Prince and in Artibonite, the Haitian government is accelerating its military recovery strategy. This Thursday afternoon, 150 recruits from the Haitian Armed Forces (FAD’H), including 15 women, were officially sent to Mexico for three months of strategic military training. Prime Minister Didier Fils-Aimé, accompanied by the President of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), Fritz Alphonse Jean, Minister of Defense Jean-Michel Moïse, and other senior state officials, participated in the departure ceremony organized at Toussaint Louverture International Airport. In a context marked by the rise of armed gangs, frequent attacks against law enforcement, and massive population displacements, this departure symbolizes a major step in the efforts to revive and reorganize the FAD’H. A Strong Gesture at a Critical Time “This departure marks a historic milestone in the reconstruction of our defense forces,” declared the Prime Minister, recalling that this initiative is part of a broader roadmap: strengthening institutional capacities, restoring public security, organizing credible elections, and reaffirming national sovereignty. The military cooperation program with Mexico provides for the training of 700 Haitian soldiers. According to the Prime Minister's Office, it demonstrates the strength of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Mexican emissary Carlos Imanol Reyes, present at the ceremony, reiterated the Mexican government's commitment to support Haiti in its stabilization efforts. A Fragile Country, Institutions Under Pressure In recent months, the Haitian National Police (PNH), the only active force on the ground, has been largely overwhelmed by the scale of armed violence. Despite some recently praised coordinated operations, such as the one conducted in Kenscoff, armed gangs continue to sow terror in several communes, even attacking police stations and secured convoys. The gradual return of the Haitian Armed Forces, dissolved in 1995 and then timidly relaunched in 2017, is seen as an essential lever to support the PNH and re-establish state authority throughout the territory. This training in Mexico therefore comes at a critical time, when the population, caught between violence and precariousness, awaits concrete answers. A Reform Intended to Be Sustainable For the transitional authorities, this training program embodies the action of a responsible and forward-looking state. It aims not only to provide the country with professional defense forces but also to rebuild trust between institutions and the population. “Together, we are building a peaceful Haiti, strong in its values and faithful to its republican vocation,” declared the Prime Minister, emphasizing the importance of national unity and the support of the Presidential Council in this decisive phase. The security reform process has now been launched. And for many, it represents a spark of hope in a Haiti that is still, and always, seeking to recover. The editorial team
As insecurity continues to ravage several areas of the country, particularly in the metropolitan region of Port-au-Prince and in Artibonite, the Haitian government is accelerating its military recovery strategy. This Thursday afternoon, 150 recruits from the Haitian Armed Forces (FAD’H), including 15 women, were officially sent to Mexico for three months of strategic military training. Prime Minister Didier Fils-Aimé, accompanied by the President of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), Fritz Alphonse Jean, Minister of Defense Jean-Michel Moïse, and other senior state officials, participated in the departure ceremony organized at Toussaint Louverture International Airport. In a context marked by the rise of armed gangs, frequent attacks against law enforcement, and massive population displacements, this departure symbolizes a major step in the efforts to revive and reorganize the FAD’H. A Strong Gesture at a Critical Time “This departure marks a historic milestone in the reconstruction of our defense forces,” declared the Prime Minister, recalling that this initiative is part of a broader roadmap: strengthening institutional capacities, restoring public security, organizing credible elections, and reaffirming national sovereignty. The military cooperation program with Mexico provides for the training of 700 Haitian soldiers. According to the Prime Minister's Office, it demonstrates the strength of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Mexican emissary Carlos Imanol Reyes, present at the ceremony, reiterated the Mexican government's commitment to support Haiti in its stabilization efforts. A Fragile Country, Institutions Under Pressure In recent months, the Haitian National Police (PNH), the only active force on the ground, has been largely overwhelmed by the scale of armed violence. Despite some recently praised coordinated operations, such as the one conducted in Kenscoff, armed gangs continue to sow terror in several communes, even attacking police stations and secured convoys. The gradual return of the Haitian Armed Forces, dissolved in 1995 and then timidly relaunched in 2017, is seen as an essential lever to support the PNH and re-establish state authority throughout the territory. This training in Mexico therefore comes at a critical time, when the population, caught between violence and precariousness, awaits concrete answers. A Reform Intended to Be Sustainable For the transitional authorities, this training program embodies the action of a responsible and forward-looking state. It aims not only to provide the country with professional defense forces but also to rebuild trust between institutions and the population. “Together, we are building a peaceful Haiti, strong in its values and faithful to its republican vocation,” declared the Prime Minister, emphasizing the importance of national unity and the support of the Presidential Council in this decisive phase. The security reform process has now been launched. And for many, it represents a spark of hope in a Haiti that is still, and always, seeking to recover. The editorial team
