El Salvador sends more than 2,000 troops to Haiti in its war on gangs

Summary

Nearly five years after Nayib Bukele launched his crackdown on gangs at home, El Salvador's president is taking the campaign to Haiti. He has sent more than 2,000 troops and special forces to the Caribbean country since four Salvadoran citizens were abducted there on 18 October. Experts quoted in the reporting question his motive and warn that soldiers may end up in ferocious battles across sprawling slums.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   7 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Bukele has sent more than 2,000 troops and special forces to Haiti since four Salvadoran citizens were abducted there on 18 October, and that experts warn soldiers may face ferocious battles across sprawling slums while questioning his motive.