El Salvador launches military operation to rescue soldiers abducted in Haiti

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has ordered a military operation in Haiti to rescue four Salvadoran soldiers abducted in the country. The president announced that the mobilization is currently underway to secure the safe return of the captured personnel.

In conjunction with the military deployment, Bukele issued threats directed at the Haitian gangs responsible for taking the four troops hostage. The rescue mission marks a direct response to the abductions as the Salvadoran government moves to confront the captors.