How El Salvador Destroyed Their Brutal Gangs Changes Everything!
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the video was somewhat fair 
touches on why those tactics wouldn't be as "successful" elsewhere due to unique circumstances. the guy still hasn't addressed the root causes that attracts people to that lifestyle.
touches on why those tactics wouldn't be as "successful" elsewhere due to unique circumstances. the guy still hasn't addressed the root causes that attracts people to that lifestyle.
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Kurt off them percs
With Booker T wife
You can't address poverty and insecurities.the video was somewhat fair
touches on why those tactics wouldn't be as successful elsewhere due to unique circumstances. the guy still hasn't addressed the root causes that attracts people to that lifestyle.
Sbp
Superstar
Bukele
RickyDiBiase
aka Hash Brown Hands
Need some of that here. Only problem is cacs
El Salvador president orders arrest of bus company heads for defying free ride policy
May 6, 20251:09 AM ET
By
The Associated Press
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele listens during a meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
AP/Pool
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador President Nayib Bukele ordered police via social media on Monday to arrest five heads of bus companies in the Central American country after they defied his order to offer free transport for a week following a major highway closure.
The order was another example of Bukele's heavy-handed tactics. The second-term leader has been accused of undermining democratic institutions, punishing dissenters and denying access to due process under a "state of emergency" that he declared in 2022 to battle the country's powerful street gangs. Despite the crackdown, the government has denied the country is a police state.
On Sunday, Bukele had announced via X that all bus fares for a week would be completely free due to construction the government was carrying out on one of the main highways running through San Salvador.
The order resulted in widespread chaos on Monday, fueling long bus lines in the Salvadoran capital and overcrowded buses that skipped stops on a number of routes.
In response, Bukele ordered the capture of five heads of bus companies Monday, accusing them of "sabotaging the country." He claimed that the government was covering "100% of the income they normally receive per day," but The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the information with bus drivers.
"The National Civil Police should proceed with the arrest of the owners of the routes involved," Bukele wrote on a social media post. "No one is above the law."
Later Monday, the country's federal police department posted photos of the handcuffed men surrounded by heavily armed officers, saying they had been detained for "breach of duty, denial of assistance, and extortion," providing few details on their arrests.
The National Transportation Committee, which represents the companies involved, said in a statement that they were surprised by the arrests. They blamed confusion on some routes on the fact that the free rides had been announced just a day earlier and they weren't able to notify everyone.
Luis Regalado, a member of the trade group, said that many of the drivers are paid daily and were unclear on how they would be paid or by whom.
Lucio Vázquez, the group's secretary, appealed to Bukele, saying they had been partners with his administration. "We are not saying that we're not going to continue giving free service," he said.
It comes as Bukele has gained an international spotlight for detaining more than 200 Venezuelan deportees from the U.S. in a "mega-prison" for gangs despite objections by American judges and human rights groups.
Lawyers contracted by the Venezuelan government asked Bukele on Monday for access to the imprisoned Venezuelans to have "proof of life" of the men who have been held incommunicado since they were delivered by the U.S. government in March.
In a letter sent to Bukele's office, they asked to be able to interview each of the Venezuelan prisoners. They also asked fundamental questions including what crimes they had been charged with and under whose jurisdiction they are.
The Trump administration had alleged the men were members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. But in many cases the men had no apparent criminal history and relatives denied they had any gang ties.
Bukele last month offered the Venezuelan government the men in exchange for the release of an equal number of "political prisoners." Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro rejected the proposal.
The lawyers had previously filed habeas corpus petitions for 30 of the Venezuelans.
Bukele, who has soaring popularity in El Salvador because of his harsh crackdown on the country's gangs, has faced sharp criticism for years by global leaders, lawyers and human rights groups, which accuse him of denying citizens due process, violating the country's constitution by seeking reelection and consolidating power.
Anonymous ⩜ (@youranona.bsky.social)
Bukele's facade of heroism crumbles under the weight of clandestine deals with MS-13. Secret pacts, electoral favors, and territorial concessions reveal a leader entangled in corruption. The Salvadoran president's narrative of crime-fighting is a smokescreen. #3E
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youranona.bsky.social
Bukele's facade of heroism crumbles under the weight of clandestine deals with MS-13. Secret pacts, electoral favors, and territorial concessions reveal a leader entangled in corruption. The Salvadoran president's narrative of crime-fighting is a smokescreen. #3E
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youranona.bsky.socialBukele's facade of heroism crumbles under the weight of clandestine deals with MS-13. Secret pacts, electoral favors, and territorial concessions reveal a leader entangled in corruption. The Salvadoran president's narrative of crime-fighting is a smokescreen. #3E
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Bukele's facade of heroism crumbles under the weight of clandestine deals with MS-13. Secret pacts, electoral favors, and territorial concessions reveal a leader entangled in corruption. The Salvadoran president's narrative of crime-fighting is a smokescreen. #3E
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Not surprising in the least.
fukk the mayor of El Salvador.
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MajesticLion
Veteran
ha @ this.
It hasn't changed a thing. Unless they're prepared to go all the way to the logical conclusion - and they're not - all they've done is put the problem in a pressure cooker for later.
It hasn't changed a thing. Unless they're prepared to go all the way to the logical conclusion - and they're not - all they've done is put the problem in a pressure cooker for later.
Kara Swisher (@karaswisher.bsky.social)
So Trump’s pet autocrat is in business with MS-13? Of course he is. [contains quote post or other embedded content]
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https://bsky.app/profile/dikktofel.bsky.social/post/3lrfmx3mxvk2f
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karaswisher.bsky.social
So Trump’s pet autocrat is in business with MS-13? Of course he is.
[QUOTED POST]
dikktofel.bsky.social
Breaking @propublica.org: Bukele of El Salvador has become one of Trump’s favorite authoritarians, and Trump touts him as a foe of MS-13. But a US investigation has found evidence he has colluded with the gang, even paying it for votes.
www.propublica.org/article/buke...
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turnipfutures.bsky.social
well why not. Donald Gump did business with the Russian mafia from what i have read. if you can make a buck. sell out your country
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nik-venture.bsky.social
Maybe somebody should have photoshopped MS-13 on his knuckles then he'd . . . actually, it's all bullshyt. Trump doesn't care about any of it. All words out of his mouth are self-serving bullshyt; never believed in anything but grabbing anything within his reach, like a toddler, looter or rapist.
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ac3snow.bsky.social
This administration— made up of cosplay hosts and election deniers — knows no low.
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desdemonasrocket.bsky.social
That tracks
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donquixote66.bsky.social
Cartels are either enemies or partners with the USA. Bukele is just the middleman agent or franchisee
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dilo62.bsky.social
B/c of course he has! Thugs of a feather…
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josephruiz.bsky.social
Same as Netanyahu giving money and weapons to Hamas
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gailjs.bsky.social
To see our future, we look only to El Salvador. Follow elfaro.net
“¡No me van a callar; un juicio público quiero!” : Régimen envía a prisión a Ruth López
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alexanderthegreat1.bsky.social
Thats why the orange sunking has first hand evidence to determine who is MS-13 Member and who is not…
Think about it - the photoshopped picture was just to clarify for the public
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thebiggietall.bsky.social
Bukele —> MS-13
Trump —> Proud Boys/White
Supremacists
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bennythesnitch.bsky.social
This is interesting
The journalists from El Faro who broke the story fled the country before it was published, anticipating arrest.
Charli’s Confessions: Interview with Gang Leader who Pacted with Nayib Bukele
elfaro.net/en/202515/ef...
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duxsi.bsky.social
"I hardly know the guy. Never even met him."
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joedirtinthehole.bsky.social
Oh gee... But the knuckle tattoos?
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darkmatterguy.bsky.social
Birds of a feather…
Criminals always tend to find each other.
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starjet.bsky.social
God Bless ProPublica. Donate to them if you can!
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jmdmm.bsky.social
Birds of a feather. #corrupt
Bluesky
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elephantgirl75.bsky.social
Totally obvious--and it was suspected that he was purposely colluding with them to bring gang members into the US during Bidens presidency so he would look bad on the "border crisis". And there's no way he could have that high an approval rating without something dodgy going on either.
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midwestjeff.bsky.social
Don is the biggest financial sponsor of MS-13.
But do they have a choir?
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medru.bsky.social
Maybe they will use MS-13 for their own nefarious means. They use the Proud Boys.
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iamchriskessler.bsky.social
Mob boss partners with gang boss. Surprise surprise
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oldmanbobold.bsky.social
Maybe they can share a cell together at the SuperMax in Colorado.
Trump must pay the ultimate price for his treason, duplicity and destruction of the Constitution.
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mangycoyote.bsky.social
@franifio.bsky.social shared information about this on her podcast
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madeleine-100.bsky.social
Professional courtesy.
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mojames.bsky.social
No surprise! Birds of a corrupt feather just gotta flock together!
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bluecarcharodon.bsky.social
If you told me Donald Trump was the devil just acting dumb I would believe it.
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pcgripe.bsky.social
Tax Western Union !!
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reneedodson.bsky.social
Now we know why he isn’t rounding up MS 13
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docspkfree.bsky.social
All frauds and wanna be’s have to mess with the vote.
Even the MS-13 is almost a bit too complex for 47
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alvin-tostig.bsky.social
Hey, he’s selling gold passports to Mexican cartel family members. Write a check and be loved.
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anthonysanecdotes.bsky.social
Gee, what a surprise. I never expected that.
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swedenord.bsky.social
Felons love blowing felons.
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pdbqp.bsky.social
Only MS-13? There are four main gangs or crime syndicates in El Salvador, two high-end and two low-end. The crackdown has been targeting the low-end. Guess what...
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pat0615.bsky.social
Anything for money. But does maga know this or would it matter. Sickening
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karaswisher.bsky.socialSo Trump’s pet autocrat is in business with MS-13? Of course he is.
[QUOTED POST]
dikktofel.bsky.socialBreaking @propublica.org: Bukele of El Salvador has become one of Trump’s favorite authoritarians, and Trump touts him as a foe of MS-13. But a US investigation has found evidence he has colluded with the gang, even paying it for votes.
www.propublica.org/article/buke...
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turnipfutures.bsky.socialwell why not. Donald Gump did business with the Russian mafia from what i have read. if you can make a buck. sell out your country
3/34
nik-venture.bsky.socialMaybe somebody should have photoshopped MS-13 on his knuckles then he'd . . . actually, it's all bullshyt. Trump doesn't care about any of it. All words out of his mouth are self-serving bullshyt; never believed in anything but grabbing anything within his reach, like a toddler, looter or rapist.
4/34
ac3snow.bsky.socialThis administration— made up of cosplay hosts and election deniers — knows no low.
5/34
desdemonasrocket.bsky.socialThat tracks
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donquixote66.bsky.socialCartels are either enemies or partners with the USA. Bukele is just the middleman agent or franchisee
7/34
dilo62.bsky.socialB/c of course he has! Thugs of a feather…
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josephruiz.bsky.socialSame as Netanyahu giving money and weapons to Hamas
9/34
gailjs.bsky.socialTo see our future, we look only to El Salvador. Follow elfaro.net
“¡No me van a callar; un juicio público quiero!” : Régimen envía a prisión a Ruth López
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alexanderthegreat1.bsky.socialThats why the orange sunking has first hand evidence to determine who is MS-13 Member and who is not…
Think about it - the photoshopped picture was just to clarify for the public
11/34
thebiggietall.bsky.socialBukele —> MS-13
Trump —> Proud Boys/White
Supremacists
12/34
bennythesnitch.bsky.socialThis is interesting
The journalists from El Faro who broke the story fled the country before it was published, anticipating arrest.
Charli’s Confessions: Interview with Gang Leader who Pacted with Nayib Bukele
elfaro.net/en/202515/ef...
13/34
duxsi.bsky.social"I hardly know the guy. Never even met him."
14/34
joedirtinthehole.bsky.socialOh gee... But the knuckle tattoos?
15/34
darkmatterguy.bsky.socialBirds of a feather…
Criminals always tend to find each other.
16/34
starjet.bsky.socialGod Bless ProPublica. Donate to them if you can!
17/34
jmdmm.bsky.socialBirds of a feather. #corrupt
Bluesky
18/34
elephantgirl75.bsky.socialTotally obvious--and it was suspected that he was purposely colluding with them to bring gang members into the US during Bidens presidency so he would look bad on the "border crisis". And there's no way he could have that high an approval rating without something dodgy going on either.
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midwestjeff.bsky.socialDon is the biggest financial sponsor of MS-13.
But do they have a choir?
20/34
medru.bsky.socialMaybe they will use MS-13 for their own nefarious means. They use the Proud Boys.
21/34
iamchriskessler.bsky.socialMob boss partners with gang boss. Surprise surprise
22/34
oldmanbobold.bsky.socialMaybe they can share a cell together at the SuperMax in Colorado.
Trump must pay the ultimate price for his treason, duplicity and destruction of the Constitution.
23/34
mangycoyote.bsky.social@franifio.bsky.social shared information about this on her podcast
24/34
madeleine-100.bsky.socialProfessional courtesy.
25/34
mojames.bsky.socialNo surprise! Birds of a corrupt feather just gotta flock together!
26/34
bluecarcharodon.bsky.socialIf you told me Donald Trump was the devil just acting dumb I would believe it.
27/34
pcgripe.bsky.socialTax Western Union !!
28/34
reneedodson.bsky.socialNow we know why he isn’t rounding up MS 13
29/34
docspkfree.bsky.socialAll frauds and wanna be’s have to mess with the vote.
Even the MS-13 is almost a bit too complex for 47
30/34
alvin-tostig.bsky.socialHey, he’s selling gold passports to Mexican cartel family members. Write a check and be loved.
31/34
anthonysanecdotes.bsky.socialGee, what a surprise. I never expected that.
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swedenord.bsky.socialFelons love blowing felons.
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pdbqp.bsky.socialOnly MS-13? There are four main gangs or crime syndicates in El Salvador, two high-end and two low-end. The crackdown has been targeting the low-end. Guess what...
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pat0615.bsky.socialAnything for money. But does maga know this or would it matter. Sickening
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@ReichlinMelnick
I remain surprised that this hasn’t been a bigger scandal. The Trump admin has been moving to drop multiple prosecutions against very serious MS-13 lieutenants and leaders to avoid having them testify about Trump ally Nayib Bukele’s prior connections to the gang.
[Quoted tweet]
Ironically the Trump DOJ is also dropping charges on real MS-13 leaders on whom they have actual extensive evidence, in order to deport them before they can testify about their pact with Bukele. In both cases the government fears what may come out in a criminal trial.
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@crosscourtpass
@SouthPark here you go.
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@MMarieblanchard
MS-13 has funded the El Salvadore president for years. They got him elected, and he protects them. There is an actual government report verifying these facts.
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@amyfromatown
i mean, msm barely gave a shyt about this
of course they’re ignoring every scandal & lie from the old felon. how tf is he going to lower drug prices by “1400, 1500%” 
it’s all theater & clicks to them.
[Quoted tweet]
Mexico confirmed that 17 family members of cartel leaders crossed into the U.S. last week as part of a deal between a son of the former head of the Sinaloa Cartel and the Trump administration. cbsn.ws/4jaF9pp
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@jckthesword
Lol and then they release this? The lawsuit is gonna be juicy.
[Quoted tweet]
Still NOT a Maryland Dad...
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@ReichlinMelnick
I remain surprised that this hasn’t been a bigger scandal. The Trump admin has been moving to drop multiple prosecutions against very serious MS-13 lieutenants and leaders to avoid having them testify about Trump ally Nayib Bukele’s prior connections to the gang.
[Quoted tweet]
Ironically the Trump DOJ is also dropping charges on real MS-13 leaders on whom they have actual extensive evidence, in order to deport them before they can testify about their pact with Bukele. In both cases the government fears what may come out in a criminal trial.
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@crosscourtpass
@SouthPark here you go.
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@MMarieblanchard
MS-13 has funded the El Salvadore president for years. They got him elected, and he protects them. There is an actual government report verifying these facts.
4/5
@amyfromatown
i mean, msm barely gave a shyt about this
of course they’re ignoring every scandal & lie from the old felon. how tf is he going to lower drug prices by “1400, 1500%” it’s all theater & clicks to them.[Quoted tweet]
Mexico confirmed that 17 family members of cartel leaders crossed into the U.S. last week as part of a deal between a son of the former head of the Sinaloa Cartel and the Trump administration. cbsn.ws/4jaF9pp
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@jckthesword
Lol and then they release this? The lawsuit is gonna be juicy.
[Quoted tweet]
Still NOT a Maryland Dad...
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