El Salvador deploys special forces to Haiti to help find 4 missing soldiers who came under attack

El Salvador has sent 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti to assist in the search for four missing soldiers who were recently targeted by gang violence. Two officials from the U.S. news agency, The Associated Press, informed the public about this deployment. President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador announced a military operation to rescue the four aviation technicians who were abducted, warning of a more aggressive response if they are not released unharmed.

The incident occurred in Croix-des-Bouquets on Sunday, where an armored vehicle carrying the soldiers was fired upon and hit by explosives. This marks the first major attack since the international gang suppression force began its operations. Haiti's government confirmed that the soldiers were kidnapped, a statement made on Wednesday evening.

The area where the attack took place is controlled by various gangs, including Chèn Méchan, Kraze Barye, and 400 Mawozo, both of which have received sanctions from the United Nations and the United States.