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U.S. Diplomats Reportedly Pushing Back On El Salvador Battling Haiti Gangs Despite Trump's Public Support
International Business Times ^ | November 10, 2026 | Brian Slupski

Posted on 11/11/2026 3:52:30 PM PST by MinorityRepublican

El Salvador's efforts to combat gangs in Haiti brought a rebuke from a U.S. diplomat despite President Trump openly supporting El Salvador.

According to Axios, a diplomatic note was sent to El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, criticizing El Salvador's military efforts in Haiti and said they needed to coordinate with the United Nations-supported Gang Suppression Force (GSF).

"His attitude was, 'What the f*ck? I checked with Trump. He said do what we have to do, and some bureaucrat is fighting this?'" a source who spoke with Bukele told Axios.

Haiti has a weak government and has been battling with gangs since 2020, particularly since the killing of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. The UN adopted a resolution authorizing the deployment of the GSF in September 2025. It conducts military and intelligence-led operations across Haiti, including beyond Port-au-Prince. The GSF coordinates with the Haitian National Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti.

El Salvador entered the fray after four Salvadoran aviation technicians attached to the GSF were ambushed by gang members on Oct. 18. It is believed the men were kidnapped.

In response, Bukele sent more than 2,500 Salvadoran troops into Haiti — a contingent that was larger than the 1,500-member GSF already deployed.

"Our only goal," he stated at the time, "is to bring our four aviation technicians back home."

Bukele's actions were supported publicly by President Trump, who told Bukele "do what you have to do."

(Excerpt) Read more at ibtimes.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: elsalvador; haiti; nayibbukele

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1 posted on 11/11/2026 3:52:30 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

The globalist don’t want a solution, they want a permanent problem. They sent 200 “peacekeepers” to confront 20,000 gangsters. Bukele sent 2500 soldiers and he is taking out their leaders.


2 posted on 11/11/2026 4:07:38 PM PST by marron
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To: MinorityRepublican

The globalist NGOs and the UN are seeing their grift being taken away.

The were happy with the never ending suffering of Hatti, it was a never ending cash flow grift for them and it’s being threatened by people who actually want to make things better.


3 posted on 11/11/2026 4:11:44 PM PST by usurper (AI was born with a birth defect.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Forget the worthless u.N. and their GSF, and Kudos for President Bukele for supporting his contingeny attached to the GSF. With 2,500 more, the problem will be dealth with even quicker.


4 posted on 11/11/2026 4:15:41 PM PST by Robert DeLong
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; cardinal4; ...

5 posted on 11/11/2026 4:32:52 PM PST by SunkenCiv (TDS -- it's not just for DNC shills and jihadists anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Time to send some US Diplomats to Haiti to “monitor” the situation.


6 posted on 11/11/2026 4:48:33 PM PST by chickenlips (Evil never sleeps. Just look at Hakeem Jeffries' eyes.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Couple of things.

Bukele checked with Trump. Looks like we are The Big Boys On The Block.

What has the UN etc accomplished? Nothing but they still want to dictate what will be done.

Foggy bottom don’t like being cut out of the loop. Too Bad. They’re about as useful as the UN boys.

And - I’m thinking Rubio is going to chase down whoever sent the memo and cane his/her butt.


7 posted on 11/11/2026 5:03:34 PM PST by dagunk
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To: dagunk

I’d be perfectly happy with other conservative leaders taking their own initiative and working autonomously to better the world. The US doesn’t need to be involved in everything and hold every hand and kiss every boo boo.


9 posted on 11/11/2026 5:14:11 PM PST by posterchild
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To: marron

Trust nothing from this source, nothing.


10 posted on 11/11/2026 5:21:56 PM PST by gibsonguy
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To: marron

**The globalist want a permanent problem. They sent 200 “peacekeepers” to confront 20,000 gangsters. Bukele sent 2500 soldiers and he is taking out their leaders.**

There are 6 million people in El Salvador. Twice that in Haiti. Guess who would win in a war? El Salvador now knows how to deal with their gang-bangers. Let them do the job in Haiti that our leftists won’t let us do. No one will protest-at least not here. It’s like getting the Europeans to give 5% of their GNP to defense. Leadership.


11 posted on 11/11/2026 5:23:08 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET
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To: MinorityRepublican

Tell the diplomat that if he (or she) can solve the Haitian gang problem in a week then we’ll put some pressure on Bukele to take his troops home.

Git ‘er done!


12 posted on 11/11/2026 5:33:02 PM PST by TigersEye (Ray Epps is free and Brian Cole is rotting in jail. Helluva legacy!)
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