“US cooperates with Canada, DR to address Haitian crisis” | Daily list

Laura Richardson, head of the US military’s Southern Command, confirmed this Thursday with her country’s State Department. Cooperating with Canadian and Dominican Republic authorities To help the Haitian police fight the criminal gangs that dominate Haiti.

Richardson lamented the social catastrophes the Haitian state was experiencing and offered reassurance Many countries in the region are offering their support to solve the problems in Haiti.

Amidst these reports, the Canadian government recently agreed to expand coordination with the Dominican State at embassies located in the country and in Haiti, where they will increase diplomatic presence to restore stability in Haiti.

Reduces budget pressure created on Dominican social services.

In recent days, Canadian media reported that the North American country would set up an office in the Dominican Republic to cooperate with Haiti.

However, Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez and Presidential Spokesperson Homero Figueroa have denied all this.

Military measurement

Statements of the United States representative were issued during the international competition “Command Forces 2023”, Formed into the 1st Infantry Regiment of the Dominican Army.

In this act, under the leadership of President Luis Abinader, 24 countries of the region were invited, Participated in Assault Team and Sniper Competitions, Hostage Rescue, Weapons Handling (Pistol, Assault Rifle and Precision Rifle).

Likewise, in the aquatic activities developed at the “Las Calderas” naval base in Bani.

The Dominican Republic ranks 6th in the hemisphere against special forces with 1,205 points., and second place in physical examinations. Panama is second in the tournament with 1,439 points and Mexico is third with 1,369 points.

The Minister of Defense, Carlos Luciano Díaz Morfa, stated that the competition represents an opportunity to reflect on the achievements made by the commands of the countries concerned, as it creates a high level of competition.

“The greatest achievements are made in brotherly friendship and close corporate relations”, Diaz Morpa said.

Trophies and recognitions were presented by Abinador together with the Commander-in-Chief of the Dominican Republic, Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre.