Summary
Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited Haiti to offer support amid ongoing gang violence. During his visit, he held talks on security and other issues, opened a Colombian embassy in Port-au-Prince, and discussed training Haitian officers.
Key Facts
- President Gustavo Petro of Colombia traveled to Haiti to address the increase in gang violence.
- Petro's visit included discussions on improving security, trade, education, agriculture, and combating drug trafficking.
- Colombia opened a new embassy in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.
- Petro proposed training programs for Haitian law enforcement.
- Haitian officials visited Colombia to learn about defense capabilities.
- Gang violence in Haiti is severe, with a recent UN report mentioning nearly 5,000 deaths over nine months.
- The visit followed large drug seizures by Haitian authorities and ongoing UN-backed efforts to curb violence.
- Haiti has seen a significant displacement due to gang control, affecting 1.3 million people.
