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Caribbean-Latin America
El Salvador's 'Terrorism Confinement Center' (video)
2023-06-16
[YouTube] The president of El Salvador launched an unprecedented war on the gangs that have long plagued the Central American country, arresting an astounding 65,000 suspects and building a huge new prison to hold them. It is astonishing to see. Let me tell you about it.

The Mob Reporter here with news of the state of emergency declared one year ago, that allows special powers to root out street gangs that controlled many Salvadoran communities. They publicize the strict crackdown with in-your-face images, turning the strong-arm tactic into a slick, publicity campaign. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, boasts he now runs "the most criticized prison in the world." It certainly has its critics, but also many fans. Have a look at this extraordinary facility in extraordinary circumstances.
Posted by:Besoeker

#6  Well, these are San Fran Nan's "spark of divinity" people they are incarcerating.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2023-06-16 11:00  

#5  given how his predecessors allowed the gangs to grow and run rampant, what makes you think he isn't now?

Consider the NGOs and 'journalists' who are going after the program. IIUC some US Gov representatives have visited, concerned about the gangsters being targeted.

If you are on the fence, his original sin was opening up El Salvador during Covid when our Message was getting shots and double masking.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2023-06-16 10:45  

#4  Will see how long Bukele lasts. He's opened the country to Bitcoin. Other gangsters, namely, central bankers, might not care for that.
Posted by: DooDahMan   2023-06-16 07:48  

#3  ...given how his predecessors allowed the gangs to grow and run rampant, what makes you think he isn't now?
Posted by: Procopius2k   2023-06-16 07:41  

#2  Bukele is new at power. In time he will use his power against his political opponents....
Posted by: The Walking Unvaxed   2023-06-16 07:36  

#1  Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez is a Salvadoran politician and businessman who is the 43rd president of El Salvador, serving since 1 June 2019. Wikipedia

President Bukele believes criminal activity is bad for communities and business.
Posted by: Besoeker   2023-06-16 01:26  

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