In a note, Jimmy Albert, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Civic Action says "having followed with interest the draw of the Copa America Centenario" which took place on Sunday in New York putting Haiti in Group B along with Brazil, Ecuador and Peru https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16673-haiti-flash-copa-america-haiti-will-face-brazil.html .

The Minister Albert congratulates the Grenadiers for their participation in the Copa America "[...] alongside the best national football teams of the Continent [...]" and reiterates its commitment to continue to "provide support to the National selection to prepare in the best conditions, its participation in the competition."

Furthermore, the Minister appeals to "business sector to join the State's efforts to make competitive our national football team and also encourages all the living forces of the Nation to provide support to the 11 national, already determined to represent us with dignity in this prestigious competition."

The Minister of Youth, Sports and Civic Action wishes the participation of the Grenadiers "to be successful, despite serious opponents, which are part of the elite of the South American and world football."

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