143 Haitian soldiers return from training in Mexico as gang violence spreads beyond Port-au-Prince

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Overview: Nearly 150 Haitian soldiers returning from Mexico training arrived in Port-au-Prince Saturday, Sept. 20. During their training, the Haitian military officers focused on self-defense, firearms handling and human rights. Since then, Haitian soldiers have completed courses in guerrilla tactics, drone operations and special forces training. Haitian soldiers during a close-combat training session as part of an eight-week training program under the military cooperation between Haiti and Mexico. French instructors have already trained dozens of Haitian soldiers since 2024, underscoring growing international involvement in Haiti’s security sector.