AGP Executive Report

Haiti Deployment: More than 2,000 Salvadoran troops are in Haiti searching for four missing technicians. Salvadoran forces have begun patrols near the site of their disappearance, with Dominican Republic support. Civilian Safety: Bukele denies claims that Salvadoran forces carried out airstrikes, saying the helicopters arrived after the alleged attacks were reported. MSF says its hospitals treated 30 people wounded by gunfire or explosions in Port-au-Prince-area neighborhoods, including women and children. Regional Security: Belize plans to study El Salvador’s anti-gang policies, while acknowledging human rights concerns and saying it may adapt—not copy—the approach. Salvadoran and Dominican leaders are also expected to discuss Haiti at a Madrid summit this week.

Haiti Deployment: El Salvador’s troops are patrolling Port-au-Prince as the mission to find four missing Salvadoran technicians widens. Trump backed Bukele’s decision to act, while suggesting some of the men may have been killed; neither government has confirmed their deaths. Civilian Safety: Bukele denied allegations that Salvadoran forces bombed civilian areas, saying the mission had no bombs and its helicopters had not flown operations. The claims prompted calls for an investigation, while Doctors Without Borders warned that civilians and medical facilities must be spared as violence escalates. Bitcoin Exposure: North Korea-linked hackers stole 18,270 bitcoin, worth about $1.4 billion, from Binance—more than twice El Salvador’s reported government holdings. Binance says it has replenished 95% of the stolen assets. At Home: Families of people detained under El Salvador’s state of emergency gathered in San Salvador to mourn inmates who died in custody and demand fair trials and answers about relatives held incommunicado. Basketball: El Salvador’s men advanced to the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup quarter-finals with a 21–19 win over the Dominican Republic.

Haiti Deployment: Salvadoran troops have begun patrolling Port-au-Prince as part of a force of more than 2,000 sent to search for four missing aviation technicians and fight gangs. U.S. President Donald Trump suggested some may have been killed, but there is no official confirmation. The Dominican Republic is providing logistical support, while saying it will not join combat. Civilian Harm Claims: President Nayib Bukele denied allegations that Salvadoran forces bombed civilians, saying the mission has no bombs and its helicopters had not flown operations. A Haitian organization has called for an investigation into alleged civilian deaths. State of Exception: Families of detainees gathered in San Salvador to mourn prisoners who died in custody and demand fair trials; rights group Cristosal has documented 454 deaths among people detained under the emergency measures. 3x3 AmeriCup: El Salvador’s men beat the Dominican Republic 21-19 to reach the quarter-finals, joining the host nation’s women in the knockout rounds.

Haiti Deployment: More than 2,000 Salvadoran troops have begun patrols in Port-au-Prince, officially to find four Salvadoran soldiers missing after a gang ambush and support the anti-gang mission. The move has raised questions about the force’s role and the risk of escalating violence. Civilian Harm Claims: President Nayib Bukele denied a Haitian group’s allegations that Salvadoran forces bombed civilian areas, saying the helicopters cited in the complaint arrived only on October 29 and had not taken part in missions. The group has called for an investigation into possible civilian deaths. Families Seek Answers: In San Salvador, relatives of people detained under the state of exception gathered to mourn prisoners who died and demand fair trials. More than 90,000 people have been detained under the measure; rights group Cristosal has recorded 454 deaths in custody.

FIBA AmeriCup: San Salvador is hosting the 3x3 tournament, where Canada’s women and Puerto Rico’s men advanced to the quarter-finals. Haiti Mission: El Salvador has deployed more than 2,000 troops, armored vehicles and helicopters to Haiti, saying the mission is to find four missing Salvadoran technicians and support the fight against gangs. President Bukele says it is not an invasion; Haiti describes the deployment as cooperation, while experts question the force’s role amid rising violence. U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly backed the move. Politics and Security: Peru’s President Keiko Fujimori visited El Salvador’s CECOT prison and met Bukele to discuss cooperation against organized crime. The 2027 presidential campaign has also begun under rules allowing indefinite re-election. Former President: Antonio Saca has been released after serving a 10-year corruption sentence. Trade: Belize’s Senate approved a partial-scope trade agreement with El Salvador, aimed at expanding commercial ties, though opponents said they wanted more details.

Haiti Deployment: El Salvador has sent more than 2,000 troops and equipment to Haiti to search for four missing military technicians and confront gangs. President Nayib Bukele says the mission is not an invasion; Trump reportedly told him, “Do what you have to do,” while U.S. requests for equipment were denied. The operation’s terms and coordination with the UN-backed force remain unclear, and a Haitian diaspora group alleges Salvadoran strikes have killed civilians. Regional Ties: Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori’s visit brought four agreements on security, health, tourism and judicial cooperation, with talks of a potential trade deal. She also toured El Salvador’s CECOT prison as Peru considers its security model. Accountability: Former President Antonio Saca, convicted of corruption, has been released after serving a 10-year sentence.

Haiti Deployment: El Salvador says more than 2,000 troops and equipment are now in Haiti to search for four Salvadoran aviation technicians missing since a gang ambush. President Nayib Bukele calls it a rescue mission, but the forces are not operating under a UN framework, and the scale of the deployment has raised concerns about its impact on Haiti’s security crisis. Diplomacy: A senior U.S. diplomat praised El Salvador’s public-security turnaround after meeting Bukele, highlighting plans to deepen cooperation on security, technology and cultural preservation. Corruption: Former president Elias Antonio Saca was released after serving a 10-year sentence for diverting and laundering more than $300 million in public funds. Haiti Elections: Haiti has postponed elections until July 2027 as gang violence and political instability continue.

Haiti Deployment: El Salvador has sent more than 2,000 troops to Haiti after four Salvadoran aviation technicians serving with a UN-backed force disappeared in a gang ambush. President Nayib Bukele says the mission is to find them and fight gangs, not invade Haiti, and says El Salvador is covering most of the cost. The troops’ command and rules of engagement remain unclear, raising questions about civilian risks and whether the operation could expand. Bukele also rejected claims that four burned bodies handed over in Haiti were the missing men. Corruption: Former President Tony Saca was released after serving a 10-year sentence for diverting and laundering more than $300 million in public funds. Security Model: Peru’s President Keiko Fujimori toured El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison as she considers a similar facility to address crime at home. Femicide Case: The United States extradited dual citizen Michael Alejandro Castillo Murga to El Salvador to face charges in the 2019 killing of his son’s mother; it is the first time the U.S. has extradited an American citizen to El Salvador.

Haiti Mission: El Salvador says it will deploy more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti to search for four Salvadoran aviation technicians missing since an Oct. 18 gang ambush. President Nayib Bukele discussed the operation with Haiti’s prime minister, but it remains unclear whether the additional troops will join the UN-backed force. Haiti has delayed elections until 2027 as gang violence continues. Regional Diplomacy: Peru’s President Keiko Fujimori visited El Salvador to discuss security cooperation and tour the CECOT prison, a flagship of Bukele’s anti-gang campaign. Sports: San Salvador is hosting the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup, where Paraguay’s women and Venezuela’s men advanced from qualifying. Salvadoran tennis star Marcelo Arévalo also qualified for the ATP Finals for a third straight year. Investment: Ambassador Milena Mayorga says El Salvador is courting U.S. investment in AI, innovation and logistics.

Haiti Mission: El Salvador says it will send more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti to search for four missing military technicians and support security operations. Separate reports put the current deployment at about 1,300 troops. A poll found 86% of Salvadorans back the rescue mission, while 82% worry about the troops’ safety. Haiti has postponed elections until 2027. Trade and Investment: Exporters are preparing a 10-year plan to double goods and services exports to $28 billion by 2035, with targets for new jobs, investors and businesses. Ambassador Milena Mayorga also pitched U.S. investment in AI, innovation and logistics. Infrastructure: Construction continues on the Pacific Airport in La Unión, with commercial service expected in 2027 and capacity for about 365,000 passengers a year. Sports: San Salvador is hosting the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup through Nov. 1. Salvadoran tennis player Marcelo Arévalo has also qualified for the ATP Finals for a third straight year.

Haiti Mission: El Salvador has sent roughly 1,000 troops to Haiti after four Salvadoran aviation technicians went missing in a gang ambush. President Nayib Bukele says remains found there are not the missing men; a new poll finds 82% of Salvadorans worried about the mission’s risks. 2027 Election: The presidential campaign has begun ahead of the Feb. 28 vote. Bukele is seeking another term under constitutional changes allowing indefinite re-election. Economy: Tax revenue reached $6.9 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 12.4% year over year and above budget projections. Sports: San Salvador is hosting the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup for the first time, with competition running through Nov. 1. Migration: A 48-year-old Salvadoran man died in a Georgia ICE facility as detainees protested conditions; his cause of death remains under investigation.

Haiti Mission: El Salvador has sent about 1,000 troops to Haiti after four Salvadoran technicians went missing in a gang ambush. President Nayib Bukele shared footage of Colombian air force transport supporting the deployment; the four remain unaccounted for, despite a gang leader’s claim they are dead. Public Opinion: A CID Gallup poll found 94% of Salvadorans approve of Bukele, while 82% are concerned about risks to personnel in Haiti. 2027 Election: The presidential campaign has officially begun ahead of the February 28 vote. Bukele is seeking another term after constitutional changes allowed indefinite re-election and moved the election forward. Economy: Tax revenue reached $6.9 billion in the first nine months, up 12.4% year over year; coffee export earnings also rose 14% to $190 million through August. Immigration: Salvadoran Luis Sandoval, 48, died in ICE custody at a Georgia detention center as detainees protested facility conditions; the cause of death is under investigation.

Haiti Mission: Gang leader Wilson Joseph says the four missing Salvadoran military personnel died in clashes, but his account is unverified. President Nayib Bukele has rejected claims that remains found in Haiti belong to the men; their fate remains unclear. Salvadorans Abroad: Luis Sandoval, 48, died in ICE custody at a Georgia detention center. ICE says he was found with a ligature around his neck; an investigation and autopsy are pending. Salvadoran streamer Komanche, 30, also died in Mexico, with no cause publicly confirmed. Economy: El Salvador is forecast to grow by as much as 5% in 2026, while bank lending has reached $20.2 billion, with productive financing outpacing consumer credit. Sports: San Salvador hosts the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup from October 28 to November 1, with the home team set to face Canada.

ICE Custody: Salvadoran Luis Sandoval, 48, died at Georgia’s Folkston detention center; ICE says his death is under investigation. His death comes amid a hunger strike protesting conditions at the facility. Haiti Mission: Four Salvadoran military technicians remain missing after an ambush. President Nayib Bukele says remains handed to his forces are not the men, and El Salvador’s troops continue the search. Arts & Culture: Salvadoran streamer El Komanche, 30, was reported dead in Monterrey, Mexico. No cause has been confirmed; his manager condemned online bullying, but no link to the death has been established. Economy: El Salvador’s 2026 growth outlook stands at 4.5% to 5%, while bank lending reached $20.2 billion, led by productive-sector financing. Sports: San Salvador hosts the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1.

Haiti Rescue Mission: President Nayib Bukele says remains handed to Salvadoran forces in Haiti are not those of four missing aviation technicians. Around 100 Salvadoran special-forces personnel have joined the search after a gang ambush; the men’s whereabouts remain unknown. Detention and Due Process: El Salvador’s attorney general told lawmakers that fewer than 12% of the more than 96,000 people detained under the anti-gang state of exception have been convicted, leaving most in pretrial limbo. Salvadoran in ICE Custody: Luis Sandoval, 48, died at an ICE detention center in Georgia. His death is at least the 60th in ICE custody since President Trump returned to office and the fifth at a Georgia facility.

Haiti Search: El Salvador’s missing aviation technicians remain unaccounted for after the Gang Suppression Force received unidentified remains that it says could be theirs. President Nayib Bukele disputes the link. At least 100 Salvadoran special-forces personnel have arrived to help search for the four men, missing since a gang ambush on Oct. 18. Security and Justice: Attorney General Rodolfo Delgado told lawmakers that fewer than 12% of more than 96,000 people detained under the anti-gang emergency measures have been convicted; the figures are preliminary. Immigration: Salvadoran national Luis Sandoval, 48, was found dead at a Georgia ICE detention center. The agency says his death is under investigation. Regional Politics: Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection in a tight runoff, defeating Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro. At Home: Santa Tecla hosts the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1.