President Nayib Bukele said El Salvador launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran air force technicians serving with the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force, taken hostage after gangs attacked their armored vehicle on October 18. The US backed the effort, and Bukele warned of a far more powerful operation if the men are not freed.
Gangs opened fire on an armored vehicle in Haiti, leaving four soldiers from El Salvador unaccounted for. It is the first major attack since an international gang suppression force began operations in the country.
Gangs in Port-au-Prince attacked an armoured vehicle of the international Gang Suppression Force with gunfire and explosives, leaving four Salvadoran air force members missing. It is the first major attack on the force, and the UN warned of escalating violence ahead of elections.
Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council delayed presidential and legislative elections set for December 13, citing technical, operational and security requirements.
Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council postponed presidential and legislative elections set for December 13, citing technical, operational and security requirements.