El Salvador-backed air assault destroys Haiti gang headquarters amid search for missing troops

Helicopters struck Haiti gang compound, dozens fled and President Bukele touted the assault amid a search for four missing Salvadoran personnel.

El Salvador-backed air assault destroys Haiti gang headquarters amid search for missing troops

TL;DR

  • El Salvador's military participated in an air assault against the headquarters of the 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti.
  • The operation targeted gang strongholds near Port-au-Prince, supported by Haitian police and troops.
  • The assault is part of El Salvador's efforts following the abduction of four Salvadoran UN mission members on October 18.
  • President Nayib Bukele praised the operation, stating his forces would 'finish' Haitian gang leaders.
  • Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé thanked President Bukele for his support in fighting gang activity.