Protesters support the military intervention of Nayib Bukele

Hundreds of people demonstrated on Friday, November 6 in several cities across Haiti to express their solidarity with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and his intervention against armed gangs. The protesters praised the presence of Salvadoran soldiers deployed since October, stating that their actions are helping to free Haiti from criminal control.

Demonstrations in Support

The protests took place in several Haitian cities including Port-au-Prince, Jérémie and Mirebalais. The demonstrators also criticized the Haitian authorities for their inaction in the face of gang violence that has raged for several years.

Criticism of Eric Prince

The protesters strongly denounced the contract with Eric Prince, an American mercenary company hired to fight gangs in Haiti. They feel that the money spent has not produced the expected results and are demanding that it be returned to the Haitian state.

Military Operations

Since October 18, the date when four Salvadoran aviation technicians disappeared in the Croix-des-Bouquets area, Nayib Bukele has stepped up his intervention in Haiti. The contingent dispatched by San Salvador now numbers more than 2,000 soldiers.

Official Statement

In a message posted on X, the Salvadoran president announced the destruction of the residence and headquarters associated with the leader of the 400 Mawozo, Wilson Joseph. "We are keeping our promise," Bukele states in his press release.

Diplomatic Tensions

The military operations have generated tensions between Washington and San Salvador. The US Chargé d'Affaires in Haiti denounced the lack of coordination with the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and requested a suspension of operations until mechanisms are put in place. The Salvadoran government, for its part, rejects these accusations.