Blockade of southern Chalatenango

The blockade of southern Chalatenango began on 24 March 2024 when Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele ordered 5,000 soldiers and 1,000 police officers to blockade and enter the four municipalities in southern Chalatenango. The blockade is the second to be implemented in the Chalatenango Department after the blockade of Nueva Concepción which began in May 2023. The blockade aims to dismantle the 18 Sureños clique of the 18th Street gang.

Blockade of southern Chalatenango
Part of the Salvadoran gang crackdown
Date24 March 2024 – present
Location
Southern Chalatenango Department
  • Potonico
  • San Antonio Los Ranchos
  • San José Cancasque
  • San Isidro Labrador
StatusOngoing
Parties

Salvadoran government

  • Salvadoran Army
  • National Civil Police

Criminal gangs
Lead figures
  • Nayib Bukele
  • René Merino Monroy
  • Mauricio Arriaza

Uncentralized leadership

Number
5,000 soliders
1,000 police officers
Unknown
Casualties
Arrested50 (as of 2 April 2024)
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