By Zoila Palma: Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader says his government is collaborating with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, providing logistical and intelligence support as approximately 2,500 Salvadoran troops assist Haitian forces in combating violent gangs.
Abinader made the announcement Tuesday, as the deployment of Salvadoran troops in Haiti faces growing scrutiny over their operations outside the framework of the United Nations-backed multinational gang suppression force.
Abinader called on the international security force to coordinate its efforts with the Salvadoran military, urging it to “decisively support the Salvadoran military and the attitude of President Bukele.”
Meanwhile, the force’s spokesperson, Igor Rugwiza, said it is coordinating with Haitian authorities and international partners, emphasizing that all operations must comply with its mandate, established command structures and international human rights obligations, AP reports.
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé also thanked Bukele for El Salvador’s support, praising the commitment of Salvadoran troops in the fight against gangs.
In a statement on X, he said the combined efforts of Salvadoran forces, Haitian police and soldiers, and international partners are helping strengthen operations, regain control of territory and restore state authority. Fils-Aimé is expected to visit El Salvador next week to discuss the future of the deployment.
The Salvadoran troops were sent to Haiti following an October 18 attack on four aviation technicians in gang-controlled territory, who remain missing.
The deployment has drawn attention after Salvadoran and Haitian forces carried out an operation targeting the home of Wilson Joseph, known as Lanmò San Jou, leader of the 400 Mawozo gang.
Although the operation destroyed the property, Joseph was not killed.
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By Zoila Palma: Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader says his government is collaborating with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, providing logistical and intelligence support as approximately 2,500 Salvadoran troops assist Haitian forces in combating violent gangs. Abinader made the announcement Tuesday, as the deployment of Salvadoran troops in Haiti faces growing scrutiny over their operations
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