# El Salvador's Bukele Threatens Haitian Gangs Over Abducted Soldiers

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele issued a threat against Haitian gangs after soldiers were abducted, signalling an escalation in his government's involvement in Haiti's security crisis. The warning raises the stakes for regional efforts to curb gang violence in Haiti, where armed groups control much of the capital.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/el-salvadors-bukele-threatens-haitian-gangs-over-abducted-soldiers?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:36:33 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq33xpjekve4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:17:48 GMT