Salvadoran President Bukele sends 2,000 soldiers to Haiti and muddles the fight against gangs

Over 2,000 Salvadoran soldiers have been deployed to Haiti in response to the disappearance of four compatriots. This unprecedented military operation raises questions about its rapid execution and scale amid Haiti's ongoing violence and political crisis. Following a call between Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, both leaders emphasized their commitment to enhance bilateral coordination to address security challenges. The Salvadoran forces are operating under the framework of the Gang Suppression Force, which began its mission in Haiti in April under a UN mandate to combat armed groups terrorizing the country.