El Salvador Seizes Haitian Stadium, Discovers Human Skulls
El Salvador and Haiti’s forces take control of a Port-au-Prince stadium, uncovering human skulls amid gang operations.
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El Salvador and Haiti’s joint forces have taken control of a soccer stadium in Port-au-Prince, a site previously controlled by deadly gangs for over two years. President Nayib Bukele announced the operation, revealing that several human skulls were found at the site, which will now serve as a strategic base for further operations against gang territories.
Stade Sylvio Cator Taken from Gangs
The Stade Sylvio Cator, a 10,000-capacity stadium, was seized by gang members in February 2024. The takeover forced the Haitian national soccer team to play its FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in Curaçao. The recent operation, conducted under a bilateral agreement between the two governments, involved the Haitian National Police (PNH), Haitian Armed Forces (FAd’H), Task Force private security group, and Salvadoran Special Forces.
Bukele emphasized the strategic advantage gained from the operation, urging gang members to leave the area before an offensive begins. He warned that those who resist will face consequences, adding that the operation was accompanied by footage showing Salvadoran troops and the discovery of human skulls.
Joint Operation and Security Efforts
The Haitian National Police confirmed the handover of the stadium to Salvadoran forces, sharing aerial images of the captured site. Over 2,000 Salvadoran troops remain in Haiti, following the kidnapping of four U.N.-approved Gang Suppression Force members. Bukele has threatened the gangs with their destruction if the missing men are not returned.
Residents of Port-au-Prince and other Haitian communities have expressed gratitude for the Salvadoran forces’ efforts against the nation’s gangs. The operation coincided with a separate attack on a suspected headquarters of the 400 Mawozo gang, led by Wilson Joseph, an FBI-wanted individual.
International and Domestic Implications
The operation highlights the complex security dynamics between El Salvador and Haiti, with both nations working to combat gang violence. As the situation unfolds, the implications for regional stability and international cooperation remain significant.
Source: Breitbart
