El Salvador sends troops to support U.N. mission against gang violence in Haiti

El Salvador has sent 70 soldiers to Haiti to support a U.N.-backed mission aimed at combating gang violence. This mission is currently led by Kenyan police, who have increased their presence to over 600 personnel. The Salvadoran troops will provide air support, which is essential for medical evacuations. They join forces from other countries, including Jamaica and Guatemala, as gang violence continues to escalate in Haiti. Last year, gang-related violence resulted in over 5,600 deaths and left more than one million people homeless. The U.S. and other nations have expressed concerns about the mission's funding and personnel shortages.