Salvadoran military personnel deployed to Haiti under President Nayib Bukele have taken up positions at Sylvio-Cator Stadium in Port-au-Prince, marking a significant development in efforts to restore security in areas long affected by gang activity.

The deployment took place Thursday, November 12, according to reports from Haitian media, which indicated that the stadium had remained beyond the control of government authorities for more than two years due to the presence of criminal organizations in the surrounding area.

Local media also reported clashes near the stadium during the morning as security forces established their positions. The development underscores the challenges facing Haitian authorities as they seek to regain control of strategic locations across the capital.

Sources cited by the Haitian press indicated that Salvadoran forces are considering establishing a military base within the stadium grounds. Such a facility could provide an operational position for security missions targeting gangs active in the surrounding communities.

El Salvador’s deployment reflects the Bukele administration’s expanding contribution to international security efforts in Haiti, supporting local authorities in their efforts to recover territory from criminal groups and strengthen public security.