Haiti to work with Brazil, Ecuador to build new army

“President Martelly’s plan is clear. It focuses on the reinforcement of the police, the setting up of the new force and a progressive and orderly withdrawal of U.N. troops,” he said.

Due to financial constraints the army would be relaunched with only about 1,500 troops, Joazile said.

Haiti was not ready to announce a cost for the new force or a timetable for its launch, because the support of other possible partners was being evaluated, he said.

Joazile, who accompanied Martelly during an official trip to Ecuador earlier this month, said Ecuador’s president, Rafael Correa, committed to providing support for the military plan.

“He said it very clearly to President Martelly during his last visit to Ecuador,” Joazile told reporters. – REUTERS

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