El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped in Haiti on Wednesday. The hostages were taken after gangs opened fire on their armored vehicle three days earlier in the Santo area of Croix-des-Bouquets, Port-au-Prince.
Key Takeaways
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele launched a military operation to rescue four kidnapped aviation technicians in Haiti, warning of escalated action if they are not released unharmed. The incident marks the first major attack on international forces since their deployment.
- El Salvador launches military operation after gang kidnaps 4 aviation technicians
- Bukele warns of stronger response if hostages aren't freed safely
- Attack occurred in Port-au-Prince area controlled by multiple gangs
- U.S. supports the rescue effort, per UPI
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostage Status | Broad Agreement | unclear if hostages are alive | |
| U.s. Support For Rescue Effort | Broad Agreement | U.S. backs El Salvador's operation to rescue hostages in Haiti |
Hostage Status
Broad Agreementunclear if hostages are alive
U.s. Support For Rescue Effort
Broad AgreementU.S. backs El Salvador's operation to rescue hostages in Haiti
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The attack marks the first major incident since an international gang suppression force began operating in Haiti. Bukele demanded the safe return of the technicians and warned of escalated military action if they were not released unharmed. According to UPI, the United States has backed El Salvador's rescue effort following international condemnation at the UN Security Council.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Bukele shared video footage showing armored vehicles with shattered windows navigating through smoky streets. He emphasized that the hostages were not combat personnel but technicians supporting medical evacuations and humanitarian assistance in Haiti, as reported by multiple sources.
The Haitian government has declared the abduction a priority, mobilizing resources to secure the release of the hostages. A meeting at the prime minister's office was held to assess ongoing interventions and strengthen operations in collaboration with the Gang Repression Force. However, it remains unclear whether Haitian authorities have confirmed that the Salvadoran soldiers are alive.
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