Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announces increased support for Haiti, as neighboring countries say they hope the Caribbean nation can overcome its serious political and humanitarian crisis.
Canada is adding two former senators to its list of sanctioned Haitian elites whom Ottawa accuses of supporting gangs, bringing the total to 21 people.
Ottawa is also adding $40 million to its funding for law enforcement, as Canada and the United States focus on strengthening the work of the Haitian National Police, which tries to stop gangs from committing crimes. outrageous acts of violence and to control critical infrastructure.
Ms. Joly convened a meeting of ministers from Haiti and countries affected by the gangs that filled the power vacuum after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse two years ago.
The UN representative in the country noted that recent earthquakes and floods have increased instability, hunger and a cholera outbreak.
The Jamaican government says efforts funded by Canada and the United States to get Haitian leaders to find a political solution to the crisis have found some momentum, but argues that Haiti may still need the military intervention. international he requested last fall.
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