In light of the situation, Bukele warned that El Salvador could resort to a direct military response if the four men are not released. Additionally, the Salvadoran government deployed more than 2,000 soldiers in Port-au-Prince to participate in operations aimed at locating them and increasing pressure on criminal gangs.
The negotiation proposal also became known after the Haitian National Police reported the death of approximately 20 gang members during an operation carried out in the Arcahaie area, northwest of the capital.
Who is the leader who requested UN mediation
Lanmò San Jou heads 400 Mawozo, one of the criminal organizations that control large areas of Haitian territory and obtain resources through kidnappings, arms trafficking, drugs, and extortion.
The United States offers a reward of up to one million dollars for information leading to his arrest, due to his involvement in the kidnapping of 17 Christian missionaries that occurred in October 2021. Most of the victims were held captive for 61 days, according to DW.
Bloomberg described 400 Mawozo as one of the most notorious gangs in the country and noted that the request for dialogue comes amid concerns about the potential consequences of the entry of a significant Salvadoran military contingent.
