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Washington, August 15, 2025.- After several months of hesitation, the United States finally joined the initiative of the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, to finance a multinational force to fight violent gangs in Haiti. Washington plans to submit a draft resolution to the Security Council with a view to establishing a Logistics Support Office for the Kenyan mission already deployed in the field.
According to the Miami Herald, the resolution could be considered at a forthcoming meeting on the rights of children in armed conflict, organized by Panama, which currently chairs the Council. However, analyst Daniel Forti warns that the US should not expect automatic support, given their prolonged inaction on this issue.
The context remains delicate: the US Congress recently approved the withdrawal of more than $7 billion in foreign aid, directly affecting the financing of the United Nations and peacekeeping operations. Delays in payment are already occurring, while China and Russia may oppose this new resolution.
The United Nations Trust Fund for Haiti, capped at $112.5 million, remains largely insufficient to equip or strengthen the 2,500 members of the multinational force. Washington therefore calls for a more sustained financial commitment from regional and international partners.
At the same time, António Guterres defends a double-track strategy, combining the action of the Kenyan mission, the Haitian police and local authorities to reduce gang influence. While US support is a strong signal, the real effectiveness of this strategy remains to be proven.
At the same time, the Haitian government's recourse to a private military company led by Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, raises concerns, particularly regarding the use of armed drones and the risk of collateral damage.
At the same time, the Haitian government's recourse to a private military company led by Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, raises serious concerns, including the potential use of armed drones and the risk of collateral damage.
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