450 Salvadoran troops are already on the ground in Port-au-Prince as of Friday, October 23, 2026, to participate in the search operations for the four missing Salvadorans and to reinforce the ranks of the FRG, Le Nouvelliste learned from a well-informed source. "Another plane just arrived this evening with 100 soldiers on board. We are at 450 Salvadorans. They are here to strengthen the contingents of the FRG with the special mission of searching for their 4 compatriots," this source reported. To their knowledge, there are no American soldiers, according to this source. Le Nouvelliste learned that the aircraft transporting these Salvadoran troops comes from the USA.

The troops arrived with their equipment, our source continued, emphasizing that there is no political authority from El Salvador in Port-au-Prince, while some internet users announced the presence in Port-au-Prince of the Salvadoran Minister of Defense.