17.03.2025 10:31
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced that 261 gang members have been brought to the country as part of agreements made with the United States. Bukele reported that among those sent from the U.S. are two gang leaders, stating, "One of them is part of the top management of the criminal organization. This will help us gather intelligence, complete our operations, and pursue the last remnants of MS-13."
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele stated in a statement on the X social media platform that 238 members of the Tren de Aragua gang and 23 members of the MS-13 gang have arrived in the capital, San Salvador.
Bukele, who stated that the gang members would be transferred to the mega prison CECOP, said, "Over time, when these actions are combined with products produced by more than 40,000 inmates working under the 'Zero Free Time' program, it will contribute to the sustainability of our prison system."
"ONE OF THEM IS IN THE TOP MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION"
Bukele stated that among the individuals sent from the USA, there are two gang leaders, saying, "One of them is in the top management of the criminal organization. This situation will help us gather intelligence, complete our work, and pursue the last remnants of MS-13. Our efforts will continue to uncover the entire network, including old and new members, money, weapons, drugs, hideouts, collaborators, and sponsors."
"WE ARE GATHERING VITAL INFORMATION TO MAKE OUR COUNTRY SAFE"
Emphasizing that he is resolutely continuing his country's fight against organized crime, Bukele stated, "But this time we are also helping our allies, making our prison system self-sufficient, and gathering vital information to make our country even safer. All in a single action."
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