El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, has rejected accusations that his forces carried out air strikes near Port-au-Prince, HaitiLibre reported on November 1.

In an open letter, Harvey Dupiton, founder of the NGO UNA-Haití, attributed aerial bombings, the use of armed helicopters and armed operations on October 22 in several areas near the capital to Salvadoran forces, and called for an investigation into possible civilian deaths.

Bukele replied that his helicopters did not arrive in Haiti until October 29, an arrival he said was widely covered by the media, and that the Salvadoran mission has no bombs. He called some NGOs liars and described them as lobbying firms for criminals and cartels disguised as humanitarian groups, according to HaitiLibre.

The Gang Suppression Force (GSF) also said it was aware of recent reports alleging the use of explosive devices and air strikes, including with helicopters. It said it does not use explosive devices in its operations and acts strictly under its rules of engagement and international human rights law.

Doctors Without Borders said 30 people wounded by gunfire or kamikaze drone explosions were admitted to its hospitals in Tabarre and Cité Soleil between October 18 and 26, and urged all sides to spare civilians and medical facilities.