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El Salvador-backed air assault destroys Haiti gang headquarters

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El Salvador has deployed troops to help Haiti fight gangs.

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Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Day 3 · Conflict · Port-au-Prince, Haiti

El Salvador-backed air assault destroys Haiti gang headquarters

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.

Sources: BBC News, Fox News · See it on the globe

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Day 2 · Conflict · Port-au-Prince, Haiti

El Salvador strikes Haitian gang compound

El Salvador said a joint operation with Haitian police killed 20 and destroyed a house linked to 400 Mawozo leader Wilson Joseph. Four Salvadoran personnel are reported missing. Haiti's PM praised the cooperation.

Why it matters: Foreign troops are increasingly fighting gangs that control Haiti.

Sources: BBC News, Fox News, Al Jazeera via Wikipedia · See it on the globe

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · Day 1 · Conflict · Haiti

Salvadoran troops help destroy Haitian gang headquarters

Salvadoran troops backed a police operation that killed 20 and destroyed a suspected gang leader's base. Haiti's PM praised Bukele.

Why it matters: It shows foreign forces aiding Haiti.

Sources: France 24, Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

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