Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to its mission in Haiti, rejecting criticism that the operation could fail against heavily armed gangs that have challenged previous security efforts.
In a statement published on social media, Bukele argued that warnings about the difficulties of confronting Haitian criminal groups would not change his government’s resolve. He said critics who currently predict failure might later portray success as inevitable, adding that his administration would not be guided by those doubts.
“God will grant us victory,” Bukele declared, emphasizing the faith of the Salvadoran personnel involved in the mission. He also cited Deuteronomy 28:7, a biblical passage describing the defeat of one’s enemies, to underscore his confidence in the operation.
The president’s remarks come as El Salvador works to locate four military aviation technicians who went missing after an attack attributed to armed gangs in Haiti. The government has announced the deployment of special forces to assist in the search and rescue effort.
Bukele’s statement signals that El Salvador intends to continue its mission despite the security risks, as the operation unfolds amid Haiti’s ongoing struggle with gang violence.