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Haitian and Salvadoran Forces Regain Control of Sylvio Cator Stadium from Gangs

Haitian and Salvadoran Forces Regain Control of Sylvio Cator Stadium from Gangs

First seen 13 Nov 2026, 18:48 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 13, 2026 at 18:49 UTC
  • •Sylvio Cator Stadium was under gang control for two years before being retaken.
  • •Human remains were reportedly discovered inside the stadium during the operation.
  • •The operation is part of a broader Salvadoran military deployment in Haiti.

On November 12, 2026, Haitian and Salvadoran security forces retook Sylvio Cator Stadium in Port-au-Prince from gang control, where human remains were reportedly found. The operation involved the Haitian National Police, Armed Forces of Haiti, and Salvadoran special forces, following a bilateral agreement. This stadium had been under gang control for two years, impacting the national football team's ability to play at home. The operation is part of a larger deployment of approximately 2,000 Salvadoran soldiers, initiated after four Salvadoran soldiers went missing during a gang ambush in October. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced plans to establish a military operations base at the stadium to support further offensives against gangs. The situation remains fluid as the Salvadoran military continues to secure the area.

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2026-10-18
Four Salvadoran soldiers go missing
Salvadoran soldiers were ambushed in Port-au-Prince, leading to increased military involvement in Haiti.
Haitiantimes
2026-11-12
Control of Sylvio Cator Stadium regained
Haitian and Salvadoran forces retook the stadium, which had been controlled by gangs for two years.
France24

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What led to the military operation?
The operation was initiated after four Salvadoran soldiers went missing during a gang ambush in October.
How long was the stadium under gang control?
The Sylvio Cator Stadium had been under gang control for two years before being retaken.
What are the next steps for security operations?
Salvadoran forces plan to establish a military operations base at the stadium to launch further offensives into gang-controlled areas.