Brazil-Caribbean Summit pledges US$290 M for Haiti, Renewed support for crisis-stricken Haiti

[Dolores]

The Brazil-Caribbean Summit that took place 13 and 14 June 2025 in Brasilia concluded with a significant pledge of US$290 million for Haiti and renewed promises of international support for the beleaguered Caribbean nation. Haiti’s deepening economic, political, social, and humanitarian crisis was a central focus of the discussions.

During the event, several heads of government for the Caribbean accepted the invitation to meet made by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and called for more support for the UN-backed security mission in Haiti.

The summit saw attendance from a host of regional leaders, including Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali. Also present were the Prime Ministers of Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Saint Lucia, and Saint Kitts and Nevis, along with Cuba’s Vice President Salvador Valdés...

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[windeguy]

Well, just another example of people being stupid. Any money spent will accomplish nothing.

 

[drstock]

Well, just another example of people being stupid. Any money spent will accomplish nothing.

I was anticipating your usual repetitive comments on this.

 

[Northern Coast Diver]

270 million for schools and hospitals. Getting Blackwater involved is sounding better all of the time. At least with Blackwater you get some bang for your buck!