El Salvador's president is threatening an all-out crackdown on Haitian gangs after they took four Salvadoran aid workers hostage, a move that's bad news for gang leaders and a show of strength for Bukele.

• Gangs in Haiti attacked a vehicle carrying four Salvadoran aviation technicians who were part of a medical evacuation mission, taking them hostage after the vehicle caught fire.
• Bukele launched a military operation to rescue them and publicly warned gang leaders that if the hostages aren't returned unharmed, they'll face the same crackdown that wiped out gangs inside El Salvador.
• He framed it as a test of resolve, saying he won't negotiate with empty threats and that gangs still have a chance to avoid further consequences by releasing the men.
• Bukele also weighed in on France, saying the country isn't finished and could recover quickly if it adopted the kind of tough security approach he used at home.

Outlook: Expect a forceful Salvadoran response in Haiti, with Bukele using the outcome to reinforce his image as a leader who protects his citizens at all costs.