# El Salvador's president threatens Haitian gangs over military hostages

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-22 15:20 UTC · Category: World

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Times | Bukele says military operation launched to rescue Salvadorans held by gangs in Haiti | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxNT3k5LU9zZkRBbS0yTFpPc28yLWNHWUE3eEdGS2NiUkNMQzZYS0dJVEVpWkU3WDFsWFNXbE5RWEJqa3JoN0JVUFZMY2FISjRmSjJJTlFjeTRERmlzdThGT2pKbFNBWFlUM1lKQWliX19fblFXTUVLLThVMUcxNHpKRWpiTXVMd1dFbXNVM200S2VtX3ozMlpXLU5XN01IcnFvWVFpOHEwLXRRME5oNHc2emVVcXg4SG5zc3NaZnFOWDNKZGNqZFVCZlVsbkZOMXZpaWh3Vg?oc=5) |
| Miami Herald | Bukele threatens Haiti gangs that ambushed Salvadoran soldiers if they are not returned | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxOLVpBa3BtSE9kTDVmSF9pak1Sb3RzZTJqRmRKRXFBU2NBUGh6WkI3dUlYMk9yV1VoUENuaktKeFVXWlpTMnVhSlpmV1pQU1cwZXlrTUlKeUVTazEwUGRET05sTVVzaXRvd3dUSjJWSnNITC1ic0syZFo5S1pQUGJaVjlVZ2Y1d3hnZHN0dnRpY29BQQ?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-10-22/el-salvador-s-president-threatens-haitian-gangs-over-military-hostages*