Molly White in Elk: "El Salvador's President Bukele is repor..."

El Salvador's President Bukele is reportedly preparing to arrest the journalists who have reported on the secret deals Bukele struck with Salvadoran gangs that have enabled his consolidation of power.

May 5, 2025 at 4:45:52 PM

https://elfaro.net/en/202515/ef_tv/27825/charli-rsquo-s-confessions-interview-with-gang-leader-who-pacted-with-nayib-bukele

- that's one way to solve public relations problems.

@johncarlosbaez @molly0xfff It's likely also why Bukele really, really does not want due process and trials in the US.

I read years ago how Bukele's Anti-Gang success was due to a truce of the gangs themselves <before> he reached the presidency, and I have the feeling that the moment the gangs want to go to war again, his peace will be shown for the paper tiger it is.

Wait, so the guy who is enabling TFG is essentially a gang member?

Good to know.

@MylesRyden @molly0xfff TFG acts like a mobster, so I can’t say I’m surprised.