NewsWPLG Local 10November 2, 2026Miami-Dade County
Haitian Gang Leader Wilson Joseph Asks UN for Dialogue as El Salvador Deploys Troops
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Haitian gang leader Wilson Joseph wrote to the UN Secretary-General requesting a mediation delegation after El Salvador deployed troops following the disappearance of Salvadoran aviation technicians in Haiti. Joseph expressed fear of retaliation from Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and stated that his gang, 400 Mawozo, is available for peaceful negotiations. The deployment follows ongoing violence and the arrival of international forces and private security in the region.
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The letter highlights escalating international military involvement in Haiti and the security risks surrounding foreign nationals and local populations.
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locationUnited States“Country offering a reward and where kidnapped missionaries resided”locationPlaine du Cul-de-Sac“Region near Port-au-Prince”PersonNayib Bukele“President of El Salvador”OrganizationUnited Nations“International organization addressed for mediation”locationCanada“Nation linked to the 2021 missionary kidnappings”OrganizationChen Mechan“Another gang operating in Haiti”locationEl Salvador“Central American nation whose president deployed soldiers”Organization400 Mawozo“Powerful Haitian gang operating in Plaine du Cul-de-Sac and Croix-des-Bouquets”PersonErik Prince“Former U.S. Navy SEAL whose private security company operates in Haiti”locationHaiti“Carribean nation facing gang violence”locationCroix-des-Bouquets“Area near Port-au-Prince”OrganizationVectus Global“Private security company fighting gangs in Haiti”PersonWilson Joseph“Leader of the 400 Mawozo gang, also known as Lanmò Sanjou”locationPort-au-Prince“City near Plaine du Cul-de-Sac and Croix-des-Bouquets”locationSan Juan“City in Puerto Rico”