Bukele announces an operation in Haiti: what is known about the rescue of four Salvadoran soldiers

The Government of Haiti announced on Wednesday that securing the release of four Salvadoran military personnel is an absolute priority. The service members, who belong to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), were reported kidnapped last Sunday on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince.

The development follows an announcement by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele regarding an operation in Haiti concerning the rescue of the detained personnel. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region involving international forces deployed to address gang violence.