Bukele says he destroyed the headquarters of the 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele says he had the residence of Wilson Joseph, known as Lanmò San Jou, and the headquarters of the 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti destroyed. He posted a video of the military operations on Instagram, saying he had kept his promises. According to him, most of the gang's members fled as soon as the offensive began, without confronting the troops. He made the announcement on Tuesday, November 10.

Support from the Haitian head of government

That same day, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé voiced his support for Nayib Bukele on X. He thanked the Salvadoran soldiers and the security bodies taking part in the offensive: the GSF, the Haitian National Police (PNH) and the Haitian army.

In his view, the contribution of these actors and of international partners makes it possible to strengthen operations on the ground, regain control of territory and restore state authority. He congratulated Nayib Bukele on his support and his commitment against criminal organizations. He also assured that cooperation between Haiti and El Salvador will continue, describing the two countries and the GSF as united in the same fight, with the same determination.

A promise made on November 6

The November 10 announcement follows a public request from Nayib Bukele. On Friday, November 6, he had asked for the location of the gang leader's residence and promised to destroy it.

The four missing technicians

El Salvador's involvement in the operations began after four Salvadoran aeronautical technicians went missing on October 18 during an attack by armed groups. According to the Salvadoran government, they are still alive. Wilson Joseph claims, on the contrary, that they died during the ambush. Neither version has been independently confirmed.