Haiti, El Salvador Pledge Security Cooperation
Foreign ministers met in Madrid on the sidelines of the XXX Ibero-American Summit to discuss combating armed criminal groups in Haiti.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in International Relations
Haitian Foreign Minister Raina Forbin met Salvadoran counterpart Alexandra Hill Tinoco in Madrid on November 3, 2026. The Salvadoran chancellor reaffirmed her government's commitment to continue cooperation against armed criminal groups in Haiti.
Why it matters
The meeting signals continued regional engagement on Haiti's security crisis, with El Salvador pledging ongoing support. Bilateral security cooperation between the two governments is a focus of the talks.
The talks took place on the sidelines of the XXX Ibero-American Summit, the event at which the bilateral contact occurred. No specific funding figures, troop numbers or cooperation terms were disclosed in the readout.
The players
Raina Forbin
Raina Forbin is the Foreign Minister of Haiti, leading the country's diplomatic engagement on its ongoing security crisis.
Alexandra Hill Tinoco
Alexandra Hill Tinoco is the Salvadoran chancellor, serving as El Salvador's top diplomat and overseeing its foreign relations.
The details
Forbin and Hill Tinoco discussed strengthening bilateral security cooperation and addressing armed criminal groups operating in Haiti. The Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship issued a statement about the meeting, which was held in person in Madrid.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Forbin and Hill Tinoco meet in Madrid on the sidelines of the XXX Ibero-American Summit.
Roadmap
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the XXX Ibero-American Summit, placing Haiti's security discussions within that multilateral diplomatic forum. The talks extend a regional pattern of Latin American governments coordinating on Haiti's armed criminal groups.
The readout does not specify concrete cooperation measures, so the practical effect on Haitian residents remains unclear. Any follow-up agreements would determine how the security commitments are implemented on the ground.
The takeaway
Regional security cooperation on Haiti is being pursued through diplomatic channels, but the specific commitments remain to be defined. Watch for follow-up agreements that translate these pledges into concrete action.
Further reading
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