August 2, 2026
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to stand alongside the Haitian people in the face of the security crisis shaking the country. In a firm statement, the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince emphasized: “The United States stands with the Haitian people in their quest for a safe and stable future for their country.”
Washington and Panama have jointly submitted to the United Nations Security Council a draft resolution aimed at creating an international force to suppress gangs. The text also calls for the establishment of a United Nations Support Office to provide logistical assistance for operations on the ground—an arrangement deemed essential to strengthen the effectiveness of the multinational mission already deployed.
“We remain determined to work with the international community to move things forward in Haiti,” declared the U.S. Embassy, urging Council members to take “concrete measures” in support of the initiative. This move is part of a broader strategy not only to contain the territorial expansion of gangs but also to restore the foundations of a state capable of ensuring security and essential services to its population.
The announcement comes as more than 1.3 million people—half of them children—have been displaced by violence. The United States warned of the growing threat of criminal groups, stressing that “without the presence of international forces, gangs would have been even more emboldened in their ambitions and their atrocities against civilians.”
This initiative reflects Washington’s willingness to go beyond mere diplomatic statements. By proposing a new support framework within the UN, the United States seeks to mobilize broader international engagement in response to the urgent appeal of the Haitian government and to chart a path toward stability.
