International Efforts to Combat Gang Violence in the Caribbean: US, Kenya, and Canada Join Forces

The United States has pledged to provide funding, training, and equipment to support a Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, aimed at combating rising gang violence and instability in the country. The mission, led by Kenya, has faced concerns and opposition both within Haiti and abroad due to the country's history of foreign intervention. The U.S. has a complex history of involvement in Haiti, including military interventions and allegations of covert meddling. The international effort to aid Haiti must adopt a holistic approach that addresses not only security issues but also long-term economic development. The underlying issues in Haiti, including political, institutional, and socio-economic instability, need to be addressed to achieve substantive change.