El Salvador sends 100 special forces to Haiti after gang attack
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Summary
El Salvador deployed 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday to rescue four Salvadoran soldiers, part of a U.N.-backed multinational force, who were kidnapped by gangs. Bukele said he had launched a military operation and threatened a harsher response if the men are not returned alive. The four are described as aviation technicians who came under attack.
Left-leaning
- El Salvador sends troops to Haiti to rescue four service membersCNN · Oct 22, 7:40 PM
Center
- Bukele launches military rescue operation in Haiti; U.S. backs effortUPI · Oct 22, 1:08 PM
- El Salvador Attempts Rescue of Military Personnel After Gang Ambush in HaitiWall Street Journal · Oct 22, 3:11 PM
- Haiti Hostage Crisis Drags in El Salvador Elite Forces, Reports SayBloomberg · Oct 22, 6:30 PM
- El Salvador deploys special forces to Haiti to help find 4 missing soldiers who came under attackAssociated Press · Oct 22, 8:51 PM
Right-leaning
- El Salvador deploys special forces to Haiti to help find 4 missing soldiers who came under attackWashington Times · Oct 22, 6:40 PM