El Salvador's president threatens Haitian gangs over military hostages

El Salvador’s president has announced a military operation to rescue four air force personnel who have been missing in Haiti since Sunday.

Military operation announced

The president said the operation was launched after the four personnel disappeared in Haiti. The announcement places the Salvadoran military at the center of efforts to locate and recover its missing personnel.

The development adds an international dimension to the security situation surrounding the disappearance. It also signals that the Salvadoran government is treating the incident as a matter requiring a direct military response.

Details remain limited

No further information was provided about where the personnel were last seen, the circumstances of their disappearance or the size and scope of the operation. The available account also does not specify whether the rescue effort has produced any results.

For now, the key development is the launch of the operation and the confirmation that four Salvadoran air force personnel remain missing in Haiti. Further details will be needed to clarify the circumstances and outcome of the mission.