Antonio Guterres’ Proposal to Strongly Reinforce the MSSM

The transformation of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) into a peacekeeping mission "is not considered a viable option," wrote UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the President of the Security Council, Mr. Fu Cong, on February 24, 2025. "Such a transition could be considered once significant progress has been made in substantially reducing gang territorial control," Guterres continued, stating that there is a "realistic option." This involves a dual-track strategy that allows the United Nati