US Pledges $200 Million for Multinational Security Support Mission

The Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti has already garnered its initial financial support. Responding to the Security Council's vote on Monday, October 2nd, the U.S. Secretary of State indicated that his country was prepared to allocate up to $200 million to fund the force. Antony Blinken made this announcement in a statement. "As previously stated, we intend to work with Congress to provide $100 million in foreign aid, and the Department of Defense is ready to provide up to $100 million in support. We continue to ensur