Bukele Launches Military Rescue Operation For Four Salvadoran Troops Kidnapped In Haiti

What happened: El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped in Haiti after gangs attacked their armored vehicle in Port-au-Prince. Key numbers: Four Salvadorans Why it matters: Bukele warned gang leaders of more forceful action unless the four are returned unharmed. Haiti's government called the abduction an "absolute priority." No group has claimed responsibility. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack and abduction, which come as Haiti prepares for its first general election in more than a decade.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped in Haiti after gangs attacked their armored vehicle in Port-au-Prince.

Bukele warned gang leaders of more forceful action unless the four are returned unharmed. Haiti's government called the abduction an "absolute priority." No group has claimed responsibility. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack and abduction, which come as Haiti prepares for its first general election in more than a decade.