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El Salvador's President Bukele Allegedly Colluded with MS-13

6/17/2025

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A shocking ProPublica investigation uncovers that El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele may have covertly engaged with MS-13 gang leaders early in his presidency. Allegations suggest he obstructed extraditions and funneled U.S. aid to the gang in exchange for political backing, all while working with the Trump administration on immigration strategies.

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A shocking ProPublica investigation uncovers that El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele may have covertly engaged with MS-13 gang leaders early in his presidency. Allegations suggest he obstructed extraditions and funneled U.S. aid to the gang in exchange for political backing, all while working with the Trump administration on immigration strategies.