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El Salvador's Bukele Accused of Secret Gang Deals

6/14/2025

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El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele stands accused of covertly striking deals with MS-13 gang leaders, as revealed by a ProPublica investigation. Allegations suggest he may have obstructed extraditions and funneled U.S. aid to the gang in exchange for political backing, echoing a troubling pattern of past administrations seeking to curb crime through similar tactics.

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El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele stands accused of covertly striking deals with MS-13 gang leaders, as revealed by a ProPublica investigation. Allegations suggest he may have obstructed extraditions and funneled U.S. aid to the gang in exchange for political backing, echoing a troubling pattern of past administrations seeking to curb crime through similar tactics.