On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in the Dominican Republic, a spokesperson for his office stated, "The United States has not paused all assistance for the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti. ." He announced that the Department of State approved waivers for $40.7 million in foreign assistance to benefit the Haitian National Police (PNH) and MSS mission.

This assistance includes logistical contracts to support forward operating bases, a vehicle maintenance contract to support for the MSS mission fleet, a medical services contract for the HNP, and transportation services for Department of State provided equipment deliveries, and contracts that support subject matter experts with the PNH.

Should be noted that on Tuesday, February 4, the United States delivered to Port-au-Prince heavy armored equipment essential to the mission.

Furthermore, the UN Secretary General announced that implementation of the remaining $13.3 million funds provided by the United States to the UN Trust Fund have been paused. The $15 million provided in total to the Trust Fund represents less than 3% of the total funds that the United States is providing directly to support the MSS mission.

SL/ HaitiLibre