El Salvador Military Campaign in Haiti Following Soldiers' Disappearance

El Salvador · Latin America + Caribbean region

A military campaign has been launched by El Salvador in Haiti following the disappearance of four of its soldiers. The troops went missing after being ambushed on October 18, 2026, while participating in the Force for Gang Suppression. The current scope of the operation remains unclear due to strict secrecy surrounding the efforts against armed gangs in the capital.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.