Conflict · Port-au-Prince, Haiti · November 12, 2026

El Salvador-backed air assault destroys Haiti gang headquarters

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 7:14 AM ET

Helicopters struck a compound of the 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti, in a joint operation with El Salvador's military. Dozens of gang members fled. Haiti's prime minister praised El Salvador. Four Salvadoran personnel are missing.

Why it matters

Gang violence has displaced many Haitians.

Background

El Salvador has deployed troops to help Haiti fight gangs.

The story so far

1. Nov 10Salvadoran troops help destroy Haitian gang headquarters
2. Nov 11El Salvador strikes Haitian gang compound
3. Nov 12El Salvador-backed air assault destroys Haiti gang headquarters

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 11, 7:14 AM ET
• Fox News ↗Nov 11, 8:04 PM ET

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