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From Private Security Firm Supplies Weapons to Haitian Police Amid Lobbying for Waivers

How could the arms deal facilitated by Mark Green affect the Haitian National Police?

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Haitian National Police may receive weapons through arms deal waivers The arms deal, which was finalized three months after Mark Green's resignation, allowed the supply of semi-automatic rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition to the Haitian National Police. This was made possible by Green's lobbying efforts to secure waivers, which bypassed the State Department arms embargo that applies to the police in Haiti. The weapons were supplied by Fencebridge Strategic Risk, a private security firm founded by Dolly Parton's associates.

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  • Fencebridge Strategic Risk entered into a multimillion-dollar agreement to supply the Haiti National Police with semi-automatic rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition.talkingpointsmemo.com
  • Haiti is under a State Department arms embargo, which applies to the police not just the military.talkingpointsmemo.com
  • Mark Green billed $1,000,080 for his help, of which he has been paid $600,000.talkingpointsmemo.com
  • The arms deal was finalized three months after Green’s resignation from Congress in July 2025.talkingpointsmemo.com

Why it matters

The Haitian National Police is struggling to combat violent gangs that have claimed the lives of more than 25,000 Haitians since 2021. The acquisition of semi-automatic rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition could provide the police with necessary resources to enhance their operational capacity against these gangs.

This deal highlights the complex intersection of private security interests, political lobbying, and international arms restrictions. The involvement of a private security firm founded by Dolly Parton's associates, alongside Mark Green's efforts to circumvent a State Department embargo, underscores the unusual nature of the arms supply chain in Haiti.

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  • Will the influx of weaponry improve the Haitian National Police's ability to combat violent gangs?
  • What is the role of Ellie Soto, the US citizen who functions as the pass-through for the whole deal?

What would change this answer

The State Department increases enforcement of the arms embargo on HaitiThe arms deal could be halted or severely restricted, preventing the police from receiving the weaponry.
The Haitian National Police successfully uses the new equipment to reduce gang violenceThe deal's effectiveness would be validated, suggesting that private lobbying can successfully bypass international restrictions to aid security forces.

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