The United States is urging the international community to prioritize investments in Haiti's economic development and infrastructure, arguing that long-term stability extends beyond security operations.

• The U.S. Ambassador for Special Political Affairs, Jennifer Locetta, emphasized that creating job opportunities and capital investment is crucial to prevent impoverished youth from returning to gang violence.
• This call comes as Haiti grapples with escalating gang violence, but also as welcomed political developments, like the transfer of power to Prime Minister Fils-Aimé, signal progress.
• While acknowledging the "measurable, if fragile, progress" of internationally backed security operations, the U.S. stresses that security gains alone will not break the cycle of violence without paired economic and political stability efforts, including upcoming elections and disarmament programs.