Bodies believed to be four Salvadoran soldiers were found outside Port-au-Prince, the New York Times reported. The soldiers had been missing since an ambush by armed gangs. Separately, former president Michel Martelly registered as a candidate for the December 13 election, Haiti's first in ten years.
Why it matters: The deaths show the risks facing the foreign security mission meant to help Haiti hold elections.
Former Haitian president Michel Martelly registered on Friday as a candidate in the December 13 elections. They will be Haiti's first elections in 10 years. Earlier this month, the electoral council overturned a ban on candidates sanctioned by foreign countries.
Why it matters: The vote is meant to restore elected government in a country hit by gang violence.