Haitian soldiers complete military training in Mexico
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As Haiti grapples with escalating gang violence and a fragile security situation, a group of 143 Haitian soldiers have completed military training in Mexico, part of a growing bilateral defense partnership aimed at strengthening Haiti’s armed forces.
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- 143 Haitian soldiers completed military training in Mexico. 8s
- The training is part of a defense partnership to revive Haiti's armed forces. 15s
- The initiative aims to improve security, stability, and prosperity in Haiti. 27s
- Recruits received eight weeks of training in self-defense and human rights. 57s
- Gang control has surged in Haiti, with gangs now holding much of Port-au-Prince. 1m 9s