Salvadoran President Bukele Issues New Message to Haitian People

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele addressed a new message to the Haitian people on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, published in full by iciHaiti, according to the outlet. In the statement, Bukele invoked Jean-Jacques Dessalines, saying the independence leader liberated Haiti but was betrayed and murdered by those close to him who 'did not share his principles.' Bukele argued that such 'traitors' still exist in Haiti today, describing them as gang members, financiers of armed groups, weapons suppliers and others he said work to prevent Haitians from attaining freedom. He stated that while many foreigners have plundered Haiti, many Haitians have collaborated with them, trafficked drugs, controlled territory and inflicted suffering on the population. Addressing Haitians directly, Bukele asked who threatens them, kills their loved ones and steals their property, likening those responsible to the 'treacherous bandits' who betrayed Dessalines. He said El Salvador could help defeat them but insisted, 'we are not invaders,' calling on Haitians to 'rise up' and 'regain control' of their communities. 'We will be there, by your side,' he said, pledging support to help Haitians 'reclaim' their country. The message was published in English and French. iciHaiti reproduced the statement in its entirety.