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El Salvador’s Bukele makes a political gamble with a Haiti gang offensive ahead of an election
Bukele is betting the anti-gang push will help his allies and reinforce his security message before voters go to the polls.
- On Tuesday, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele shared a video of forces bombing a gang leader's home in Haiti, claiming the mission aims to eradicate gangs following the mid-October disappearance of four Salvadoran technicians.
- Bukele previously gained international fame by detaining more than 1% of El Salvador's population in a gang crackdown and is now attempting to export this controversial security model to Haiti.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio distanced the U.S. from the offensive on Monday, stating the U.S. is "not actively involved," while Amnesty International urged governments to disclose the agreement and comply with human rights law.
- Ahead of February presidential elections, analysts suggest the operation helps Bukele construct an image of success, though critics warn the "quick, symbolic" approach poses huge risks for civilians caught in the crossfire.
- Security experts like Diego Da Rin, Haiti analyst for International Crisis Group, doubt the mission will succeed, citing Haiti's well-armed gangs and political ties that differ significantly from El Salvador's domestic gang situation.
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El Salvador’s Bukele makes a political gamble with a Haiti gang offensive ahead of an election
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Salvadoran troops bombard a gangster’s home from helicopters over the Haitian countryside. Civilians cheer on marching camouflage-clad soldiers. Armored cars drive through the Caribbean nation’s gang-ravaged streets.
·Toronto, Canada
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Salvadoran troops bombard the home of a gang member in the Haitian camp from helicopters. Civilians cheer for soldiers in camouflage uniform who march. Armoured vehicles run through the streets of the Caribbean nation, devastated by gangs.
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