
The Dominican president confirms logistical and intelligence aid to El Salvador
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In October, El Salvador sent more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti to search for four soldiers missing after an ambush. Bukele announced that the Salvadoran air force had neutralized the headquarters of the 400 Mawozo criminal group. Vice President Félix Ulloa has ruled out any dialogue with the gangs.
The President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader reiterated his support for Nayib Bukele and the operations of the El Salvador army in Haiti, but called for greater coordination with the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) due to recent operational tensions.
“We believe that they must agree, coordinate and resolutely support the Salvadoran army and President Bukele's attitude,” he said. The Dominican president confirmed the aid to El Salvador "in all logistics and intelligence".
In October, El Salvador sent more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti to search for four soldiers missing after an ambush. This autonomous presence has raised the doubts of US officials and the international GSF mission, who complain about a lack of joint actions.
Meanwhile, Bukele announced that the Salvadoran air force had neutralized the headquarters of the criminal group 400 Mawozo. The vice president of El Salvador, Félix Ulloa, ruled out any dialogue with the gangs, while Abinader reassured that he had "strengthened the border" to guarantee peace at home.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Dominican Republic will continue to provide logistical and intelligence support to El Salvador for operations in Haiti.
Likely · Within weeks
There will be efforts to improve coordination between the Salvadoran army and the GSF in Haiti.
Possible · Within weeks

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