Message from Nayib Bukele on prison oversight and the fight against crime.

Message from Nayib Bukele on prison oversight and the fight against crime.

24.11.2025 14:35

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele demonstrated his determination in the fight against crime with a video he shared on social media. Sharing images of criminals in a high-security prison, Bukele stated that a well-managed prison system is necessary to transform a hellish environment into a safe community. This post by Bukele was also retweeted by billionaire businessman Elon Musk.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele once again demonstrated his determination in the fight against crime. In a video he shared on social media, he presented images of criminals in the high-security CECOT prison to his followers and stated, "A well-managed prison system is the necessary first step to transform a hellish environment into a safe, reliable community."

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele shared images of criminals in a CECOT (Terrorism Confinement Center) prison on his social media account.

"PRISON SENTENCE IS NOT ENOUGH"

The images featured criminals associated with drug gangs in the country as well as immigrants sent from the U.S., while Bukele reiterated his message of toughness in the fight against crime.

Bukele stated, "They say that a prison sentence is not enough to escape crime. However, a strong police force and a strict, well-managed prison system are the necessary first steps to transform a hellish environment into a safe, reliable community."

ELON MUSK ALSO SHARED

Bukele's post was also shared by billionaire businessman Elon Musk, who commented, "This is the only way," offering support to the Salvadoran leader in his struggle.

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