Salvadoran Troops Kill Haiti Gang Members
El Salvador's Haiti deployment draws regional backing and diplomatic fallout after a deadly strike.
November 10, 2026 · Updated 8:00pm ET
Al JazeeraSalvadoran troops target Haitian gang, leaving 20 dead
Associated PressHaitian leader to visit El Salvador to discuss future of Salvadoran troops' offensive in Haiti
Washington TimesDominican president says he backs Bukele and Salvadoran troops in Haiti
AxiosScoop: El Salvador blasts U.S. State Dept. over Haiti gang war
TownhallSocial Media Users Just Called in an Air Strike on Haitian Gang Members
Hot AirBukele Is Not F'ing Around
Breitbart NewsDominican president says he backs Bukele and Salvadoran troops in Haiti
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What happened
- Salvadoran troops backed a Haitian policeHaitian National Policethe law enforcement and defense force of Haiti operation against the 400 Mawozo400 MawozoHaitian gang gang on Sunday that reportedly killed 20 people near Port-au-Prince.
- Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
Nayib BukelePresident of El Salvador since 2019 said the operation destroyed the gang’s headquarters and its leader’s home, but the leader, known as Lanmò San Jou, survived. - About 2,500 Salvadoran forces are operating in Haiti after an offensive began in October following the capture of four Salvadoran aviation technicians by gangs.
- Dominican President Luis Abinader
Luis AbinaderPresident of the Dominican Republic since 2020 said his government is providing logistics and intelligence, while Salvadoran operations face scrutiny for largely operating outside a U.N.-backed force’s framework. - Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé plans to visit El Salvador next week to discuss the offensive’s future, though a meeting with Bukele remains unconfirmed.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets were represented only by Al Jazeera, which paired the raid with human rights concerns. It reported Bukele’s announcement alongside Amnesty International’s call for both countries to ensure Salvadoran operations comply with international human rights law.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets emphasized Bukele’s anti-gang offensive and support for it. Breitbart and The Washington Times highlighted Dominican backing while noting scrutiny of the operation’s framework. Townhall stressed the strike’s origins in requests from social media users, while Hot Air praised Bukele’s efforts to help Haiti.
