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.

For eight weeks, the recruits, 15 women and 128 men, received instruction in self-defense, firearms handling, and human rights, guided by the Mexican Army. The initiative is seen as…