Bukele Deploys Gang Offensive in Haiti to Bolster Regional Savior Image Ahead of Salvadoran Elections

El Salvador's President Bukele is leveraging a security offensive against gangs in Haiti to project himself as a regional strongman, likely to boost domestic support ahead of elections. The move extends his 'mano dura' model beyond borders, but its operational scope and impact in Haiti remain unclear. This signals a shift in regional security dynamics as Bukele seeks to export his approach.

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