Guatemala to Double Military Contingent in Haiti to 300 Soldiers

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo de León announced that the country will significantly increase its military presence in Haiti, doubling its contingent from 150 to 300 soldiers. This expansion, confirmed to be in process by the Guatemalan Army, is presented as a key indicator of the nation's institutional modernization and enhanced operational capabilities across its land, sea, and air forces.

Speaking during the 155th anniversary of the Guatemalan Army, President Arévalo de León stated, "Proof of this is the increase in our participation in the Haiti mission, going from 150 to 300 soldiers, reaffirming that Guatemala not only works for its own security but also contributes responsibly to regional stability and world peace." While the president did not specify a deployment date for the additional troops, army spokesperson Pamela Figueroa confirmed that the process for integrating the new personnel is underway.

Guatemala has maintained a military presence in Haiti since early 2025, initially deploying 150 personnel to support the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS). With this latest increase, the Guatemalan troops will become part of the UN-approved Gang Suppression Force (GSF). This force, comprising 5,500 personnel, was authorized by the UN Security Council in September 2025 to combat armed gangs and replace the previous mandate, aiming to restore security in the Caribbean nation.

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Proof of this is the increase in our participation in the Haiti mission, going from 150 to 300 soldiers, reaffirming that Guatemala not only works for its own security but also contributes responsibly to regional stability and world peace