The Dominican Republic has confirmed its support for El Salvador’s military operations in neighbouring Haiti, as international concerns grow over the expanding foreign security presence in the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation.
President Luis Abinader said his government was providing logistical and intelligence assistance to Salvadoran forces conducting operations against armed gangs.
Approximately 2,500 Salvadoran troops are operating in Haiti, where President Nayib Bukele has expanded his country’s involvement in efforts to combat organised criminal groups.
However, questions remain about the troops’ command structure and coordination with the United Nations-backed international security mission.
Human rights organisations have called for greater transparency and safeguards to protect civilians.
The deployment represents a significant international expansion of Bukele’s aggressive anti-gang strategy, which has attracted both praise and criticism.
Haiti continues to face widespread insecurity, with armed groups controlling substantial areas and undermining efforts to restore political stability.