January 18, 2026
A new security architecture is being prepared for Haiti, with 18 countries committing to deploy forces to combat armed gangs. This future mission is expected to replace the current multinational arrangement, deemed insufficient given the scale of the violence.
The force will comprise 5,500 soldiers and police officers, structured under common rules to avoid operational inconsistencies. According to officials, this harmonization explains the slow pace of deployment.
Deployment will be gradual, with an initial contingent of around 1,000 agents expected as early as January if conditions are met. Half of the personnel should be on the ground before April 1, 2025, the date scheduled for the establishment of a United Nations office.
African countries will play a central role in the mission, alongside Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, while several Latin American states have indicated their availability. Kenya, already involved, has recently strengthened its presence despite limited results so far.
This initiative comes amid a deep crisis marked by the absence of elections for nine years and widespread insecurity. Transitional authorities nevertheless claim to maintain institutional control and are aiming for legislative and presidential elections by 2026.
