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Spain highlights commitment to finding solution for Haiti's sociopolitical crisis
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Spain highlights commitment to finding solution for Haiti's sociopolitical crisis

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain reaffirmed its commitment to Haiti's sociopolitical crisis during a meeting at the Organization of American States (OAS).
  • Secretary of State Susana Sumelzo emphasized Spain's dedication to peace, human rights, democracy, and combating inequality in Haiti.
  • The OAS General Assembly is addressing Haiti's crisis, marked by gang violence, displacement, and food insecurity, with Spain supporting multilateral efforts.

Spain has strongly reaffirmed its commitment to addressing Haiti's protracted sociopolitical crisis, emphasizing the need for coordinated international solidarity. Susana Sumelzo, Spain's Secretary of State for Ibero-America, the Caribbean, and the Spanish Language in the World, highlighted this dedication during a dialogue with permanent observers and foreign ministers at the Organization of American States (OAS) in Panama City.

"I want to especially underline our commitment to Haiti, a priority that requires coordination and solidarity commensurate with a complex challenge we face," Sumelzo stated. She underscored Spain's unwavering dedication to peace, human rights, democracy, and the fight against all forms of inequality and discrimination, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups, Afro-descendant populations, and indigenous communities.

I want to especially underline our commitment to Haiti, a priority that requires coordination and solidarity commensurate with a complex challenge we face.

— Susana Sumelzoemphasizing Spain's dedication to addressing Haiti's crisis at the OAS meeting

Spain expressed confidence in the OAS's role in strengthening multilateralism, democratic values, human rights, peace, progress, and inclusive development. Haiti is currently grappling with a severe multidimensional crisis, characterized by widespread gang control in the capital, extreme violence, mass displacement, and institutional collapse. This has led to widespread hunger and a critical need for humanitarian aid for millions of Haitians.

According to UN data, violence in Haiti resulted in at least 2,310 deaths and 1,106 injuries in the first five months of the year, alongside numerous kidnappings and sexual violence incidents. Millions face food insecurity, and displacement figures have reached unprecedented levels. The international community, including Spain, is actively supporting efforts like the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force aimed at combating armed gangs and restoring stability.

Spain is committed to peace, human rights, and democracy.

— Susana Sumelzooutlining Spain's core values in its foreign policy approach
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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