The challenge posed by Haitian gangs to Bukele: videos of armed leaders, unconfirmed hostages, and a UN mission operating with less than half its personnel

Four Salvadoran soldiers serving as personnel in Haiti have been missing for eight days following an ambush by armed gangs in Port-au-Prince. The incident has prompted the Organization of American States (OAS), through Secretary General Albert Ramdin, to express solidarity with El Salvador and demand firmer measures against the criminal groups controlling large parts of the capital.

In response to the violence, the multinational Gang Suppression Force (GSF) stated that the attacks will not deter it from fulfilling its mandate, maintaining its deployment despite operating with less than half of its authorized personnel. The situation has also drawn attention to the ongoing challenge posed by armed gang leaders in Haiti, who have released videos amid the unfolding security crisis.