Abduction of military personnel

Four members of the military were abducted on October 18, an incident that has raised concerns about security in the region and the capacity of local authorities to protect their personnel.

Bukele's threat to gangs

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele made a strong statement, vowing to destroy the powerful armed gangs in Port-au-Prince if the abductees were not released. His comments signaled a hardline approach to dealing with organized crime in the area.

Large-scale land operation launched

Following his threats, Bukele initiated a major land-based military operation targeting the gangs in Port-au-Prince. The operation aimed to pressure the gangs into releasing the captured soldiers and to assert control over the region.

Focus on military recovery efforts

The primary objective of the operation is to secure the release of the four military personnel while also addressing the broader issue of gang violence and instability in Port-au-Prince.