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El Salvador’s President Bukele says his forces took back Haiti stadium. But Haiti police say they did it

Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:52 PM · 3 min read
El Salvador’s President Bukele says his forces took back Haiti stadium. But Haiti police say they did it — St. Simons Island Community news
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