In a significant move to reinforce Haiti’s security infrastructure, the United States has delivered 25 armored personnel carriers to the Haitian National Police (PNH). The handover ceremony occurred on December 27, 2025, at the National Port Authority (APN) headquarters, where Acting PNH Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Paraison and senior officials formally received the tactical vehicles.
The donation, facilitated through the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), represents a strategic enhancement to Haiti’s law enforcement capabilities. These armored vehicles are specifically designed to improve operational effectiveness in high-risk zones while providing critical protection for police units during interventions.
Commander Paraison expressed official gratitude for the American contribution, acknowledging the continued partnership between the two nations. The equipment transfer occurs within the framework of bilateral cooperation emphasizing professional law enforcement standards, institutional autonomy, and operational security.
This substantial logistical support demonstrates Washington’s commitment to assisting Port-au-Prince in its ongoing struggle against armed gangs and terrorist elements that have destabilized the country. The armored vehicles are expected to enable more balanced tactical deployment nationwide while increasing the mobility and safety of Haitian police forces operating in dangerous environments.