Operations continue in Croix-des-Bouquets following rescue of Chadian soldiers

On the evening of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, footage showing a helicopter firing on the ground was shared on social media. According to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, gangs were attacking soldiers from the Gang Repression Force (FRG) who had come from Chad.

The following day, Wednesday, November 4, the operation continued with helicopters flying overhead and explosions attributed to drones. These operations began after the disappearance of four Salvadoran aviation technicians in the Santo 17 area on Sunday, October 18.

A large-scale intervention targeting Carrefour Shada and other areas was carried out on Monday, November 2, with the support of the Salvadoran military. The Police Communication Directorate (DICOP) had indicated that this operation aimed to eliminate illegal toll booths, thwart kidnapping attempts, and put an end to abuses.

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé confirmed that the Haitian state holds political and strategic responsibility for the operations. He also stated that the PNH, the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAD'H), and the FRG are working in coordination.

Residents of Croix-des-Bouquets are facing a dilemma: leave or stay in the face of gang threats. Some have left their homes while others are fighting to keep their property despite the risks.