The Dominican Republic has announced a $20 billion contribution to the United Nations-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF), which has begun deploying to Haiti in an effort to combat heavily armed criminal groups and restore stability in the crisis-stricken nation. The government confirmed that $10 billion will be paid immediately, with the remaining $10 billion scheduled for 2027.
Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez said the decision reflects President Luis Abinader’s commitment to international cooperation and regional security. He emphasized that stabilizing Haiti is not only a humanitarian necessity but also a strategic priority for the entire Caribbean region, given the spillover effects of ongoing violence and institutional collapse.
United Nations officials welcomed the pledge, noting that funding of this scale is essential for sustaining the operational capacity of the new mission. The contribution will support the UN trust fund established to finance logistics, deployment, and long-term security operations under the Gang Suppression Force framework.
The new force began its initial deployment on April 1, when an advance unit of troops from Chad arrived in Haiti, marking the start of a broader international intervention. The GSF replaces the previous UN Security Mission in Haiti, which struggled to contain escalating gang violence and failed to restore effective control in many parts of the country.
The United Nations Security Council has authorized a force of up to 5,500 personnel for the mission, aiming to reestablish order in areas dominated by armed groups. The deployment comes amid worsening security conditions, with gang activity expanding its influence over key infrastructure, neighborhoods, and supply routes.
According to United Nations data, violence linked to armed groups has resulted in at least 5,500 deaths between March 2025 and mid-January 2026. The ongoing conflict has also displaced large portions of the population and severely weakened state institutions, contributing to what observers describe as one of the most serious security crises in the Western Hemisphere.
The Dominican Republic’s unprecedented financial commitment signals a significant regional response to the instability in Haiti, reflecting growing concern among neighboring states about the long-term consequences of continued state breakdown and uncontrolled armed violence.
