Haitian soldiers complete mlitary training in Mexico

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Haitian soldiers complete mlitary training in Mexico   As Haiti grapples with escalating gang violence and a fragile security situation, a group of 143 Haitian soldiers have completed basic military training in Mexico, part of a growing bilateral defense partnership aimed at strengthening Haiti’s armed forces.  READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/09/20/haitian-soldiers-complete-mlitary-training-in-mexico  Subscribe on our Dailymotion channel and receive all the latest news from the continent.    Africanews is available in English and French.  Website : www.africanews.com  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/  Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews

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00:00It's the latest move aimed at boosting Haiti's military strength as it battles surging crime.

00:08143 Haitian soldiers complete their military training in Mexico, part of a growing defence partnership,

00:16as Haiti works to revive its armed forces amid deepening violence at home.

00:23This investment benefits not only the armed forces of Haiti, but also Haitian and liberal society,

00:34contributing to the improvement of security, stability and prosperity for all citizens.

00:39The skills and knowledge acquired will be fundamental in fostering national development,

00:46strengthening the rule of law and promoting a more peaceful and secure environment in Haiti.

00:53For eight weeks, Haitian recruits underwent basic military training in Mexico,

01:02learning self-defence and about human rights.

01:05The bush comes as Haiti faces a deepening crisis.

01:09Since President Jovenen-Maurice's assassination in 2021, gang control has surged,

01:15now gripping an estimated 90 per cent of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

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