Brazil is ready to send at least 750 peacekeepers to join a United Nations force patrolling the Central African Republic.
“The date is not precise, but we believe our troops will go to Central Africa in March or April,” said General Ajax Porto Pinheiro (photo), who commanded Brazil’s former UN mission in Haiti.
The request made by the UN needs approval from Congress.
In 2004, the Brazilian Senate agreed to send 1,200 troops to Haiti to lead a UN peacekeeping mission. The troops remained in the country for 13 years and were withdrawn this year.