Gangs once ruled El Salvador. See the controversial prison system locals say changed their lives

CNN’s David Culver takes us inside El Salvador’s transformation under President Nayib Bukele’s tough-on-crime tactics. #CNN #News

[@markwybierala4936]

I wish the best for El Salvador. Repairing those countries south of the border is the solution to immigration.

[@kathleenfrances8808]

🎯

[@silentmajority8365]

Not our job to fix them Why should our taxes go to other countries? Americans first Fdnc Fliberals

[@Brainbaskit]

Take a small look at history to see what role America played in destroying those countries. You believe in history, right?

[@GS-oo2vh]

these criminals should come to the US for a fresh start

[@nandii_8850]

@@silentmajority8365we f*cked with them first, now its in our interest to help them.

[@BenAvodot]

Human rights groups never complained when most of the population were under siege, but now they have something to say? Give me a break.

[@markotrieste]

One of those victims was Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero. He denounced state repression and helped mothers find their detained or murdered children. Roberto D’Aubuisson, a death squad leader, ordered Romero’s murder. Romero was shot in the heart as he said mass on March 24, 1980. A month before, Romero had sent President Carter a letter, pleading with him to stop U.S. military aid to El Salvador. Romero received no response.

[@L-S-001]

Yeah they had no concern for the rights of the people these terrorists were violating.

[@olavihekandjo2928]

​@L-S-001 who where they going to complain to? You wanted them to condemn the gangs and ask the gangs to stop killing? Are you for real?

[@olavihekandjo2928]

Let me ask you, do you complain to a murderer or an unfair judge? The murderer kills that's what they did. The judge is suppose to be fair and unbiased.

[@YakiKadafi90]

That's because a murderous gang member is unlikely to be persuaded by human rights groups. They have something to say when their voice might make a difference. Common sense.

[@Kevin-oc2jb]

Every country should follow El Salvador's lead. There's no reason for people to tolerate the existence of gangs in society.

[@silentmajority8365]

Youd only cry racist if that were done here FYI illegals from El Salvador formed MS 13 here

[@dmonty4354]

They sent them here to Joe and his hate America followers.

[@javiervega1065]

Yeah turn the country into a police state

[@jaykelley4364]

So just send them to another country?

[@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030]

@@javiervega1065Police state or raging psychos, your choice

[@jq2639]

Bukele hasn’t eliminated the opposition. The voters have eliminated the corruption of the past. Bukele has a 92% approval rating.

[@maynoldmoreno7888]

I’m happy to see El Salvador’s progressing in so many avenues. They have an excellent president and the people stand with him. ❤El Salvador 🇸🇻

[@Chicago48]

It looks like they swept up and jailed all the YOUNG MEN. Probably with the intention of keeping them until they pass the age of 30 or 40. That's when the wildness leaves. The young teens and men are the most rebellious and criminal. The President wants business to come to the country and if it's crime ridden they won't.

[@meahdahlgren6537]

Right

[@immikemx]

Bukele is showing the world how business should be handled

[@teresaesquivel2040]

He did wat trump said he'd do

[@jamesfayne108]

This is what their country needed, so they did it

[@hunterroberts9951]

CECOT ain't no joke, The president in El Salvador is kicking ass and taking names.

[@silentmajority8365]

But they fled to America

[@javiervega1065]

You don't think this will eventually backfire

[@gerrylee1687]

@@javiervega1065 no bad hombre. We need this in usa. You and your gangs are the problem

[@SixOneNiner23]

@@javiervega1065no, all dissent gets locked up

[@jaykelley4364]

There all here in America now

[@DrumzBang]

What Bukele has done in El Salvador is flat out impressive. That man knows how to get things done.

[@twinturboinfinitiq60az]

Desperate times call for desperate measures! Bukele took back El Salvador from the street gangs and locked them up prematurely. Freedom isn’t free, it needs to be earned and the gangsters never respected that notion! Bravo to Bukele and I look forward to seeing El Salvador prosper.

[@jason4275]

_From 6000 murders in 2016, to 150 murders in 2023 WoW those numbers are insane, if they keep this up el Salvador will be safer than Canada soon, president of El Salvador got my vote, for re election and re re election._

[@MalcolmFMQ]

💯💯

[@DrumzBang]

those numbers are unreal. Clearly Bukele is taking care of business.

[@stoneneils]

That's it? One issue and you're good? Jesus christ man...that isn't politics that's fear.

[@azzv.kuskatan]

​@@DrumzBang El Salvador has the evidence to back their numbers, where is your proof?

[@deeznuts-je6dd]

@@stoneneils isnt that like what rule is for. fear you fear the consequences thats why you dont do it?

[@ronleonard7015]

Who would have thought that people feeling safe would make them want to be home and being unsafe would make them flee?

[@ramel79]

Right… And you think people would understand that is some of the purposes of US foreign help!

[@raspberries97]

Prisons in the UK: 😐 Prisons in the US: 😰 Prisons in El Salvador: 💀💀💀

[@melanatedone4894]

The Safety is worth the Cost . The President needs to be commended . I pray for Him and his family .

[@SixOneNiner23]

Bot

[@epac-footballscene2004]

True.

[@Atl_Boi_73]

Everybody momma think they are innocent.

[@onlyme219]

It could be true but you're right, they can't all be innocent

[@Viktoria-mf2rg]

Sexism

[@nicolasiden4074]

​@@Viktoria-mf2rgwhat?

[@WELVAS.]

Now imagine if el salvador shared their success and knowledge with other Latin American countries!!

[@javiervega1065]

You want to give up whatever civil liberties and live in a penal colony

[@elchingon98734]

Imagine if the United States never initiated it's involvement in all these Latin American affairs that fueled El Salvadors civil war and started it's gang problem . imagine that

[@ericknavidad7654]

Living in a bubble and imagining the facts that are already happening in Latin America is so idiotic, but you will wake up one day.

[@psylentrage]

@@javiervega1065 What civil liberties? Not to do crime and join gangs? OK. I accept. You forget that those innocents' liberties were forcibly removed from them first by these violent unlawful people. Also, did you miss what the PEOPLE themselves are saying?

[@psylentrage]

@@javiervega1065 Romans 13:3-5 King James Version 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

[@jockstrap6]

I think Canada and the US should follow El Salvador’s foot steps.

[@nurskb]

when i was induced, my body didn't respond how a woman's body should respond and i had to have an emergency c section. and i felt like i failed. when i wanted to breastfeed, my body didn't do what a woman's body is supposed to do and wouldn't produce enough milk to sustain my baby. and i felt like i failed. when my baby wouldn't sleep independently and i chose to co sleep and contact nap for the sake of my own sanity, i felt like i failed. when i sleep trained him because my mental health was suffering, i felt like i failed him. when i went back to work and had to start leaving him 5 days a week, i felt like i failed him. and now at 20 months, he's not walking and needs PT. and i feel like i failed him.... is this gonna be a pattern for the rest of my life??? because my heart can't handle this.🎉

[@davidpaglia1326]

or just move to El Salvador.

[@Atrail_Mckinley4786]

It would be a violation of the 4th and 8th amendment of the U.S constitution.

[@54bonkers]

I’m glad to see El Salvador doing so much better.

[@javiervega1065]

It's not

[@DonGivani]

​​@@javiervega1065shut up fool, People finally have the courage to visit their family in San Salvador. They have a chance to develop the country like Costa Rica or Panama.. so sh't up

[@h.neubert8770]

Agreed

[@joshuatoledo8844]

Why is controversial???? It works. Well done President Bukele. Respect! Los Derechos Humanos son para Los Humanos Derechos!

[@epac-footballscene2004]

Facts!

[@h.neubert8770]

Its not a right wing policy to create law and order. All people need law and order. It was drastic and necessary, for public safety

[@petes5863]

Trump is like a toddler excited to learn a new word, “El Salvador”. MS-13 is so ancient now.

[@chinocampos4088]

Ms13 did migrate here.

[@SHERMAN1976]

Human rights don't work for victims .. Only for criminals Bukele Presidente

That is a very dictatorial statement.

[@azzv.kuskatan]

It means that human rights are used to protect criminals because evidently, they care more about those murderers in jail than the 6,000 Salvadorans killed yearly by those gangsters.

[@SHERMAN1976]

@@azzv.kuskatan exactly!!

@@azzv.kuskatan You got what you wanted. Constitutionality is over in the country, the president will likely hold on to power forever and is now using the state apparatus to go after political opposition.

[@AnnaSzabo]

Incredible reporting! Thank you ❤

[@HoneyBadger80886]

Fabulous 👌 👏 ❤

[@ericknavidad7654]

An insult to our intelligence.

[@s.g.scheerer5781]

Trump needs to quit talking this nonsense.

[@Tom-xn8nn]

Why ?

[@chefericksalvage]

@@Tom-xn8nnwere we watching the same video I’m confused why you keep asking why ?

[@Liberianlo]

How is truth nonsense

[@iowafishing1013]

Huh. They're still immigrants crossing into the U.S, not all of them are bad people but we gotta watch out for the real threat to the U.S them Chinese immigrants. Just saying...

[@psylentrage]

Well, he's said it so much, maybe some of his supporters will get the hint and DO go and check it out and realize a few things.

[@ronleonard7015]

Bukele for President of Honduras

[@javiervega1065]

Bukake for prison

[@gerrylee1687]

@@javiervega1065 only a gang member will say this

[@jaycamp6385]

@@ronleonard7015 take him.

[@gersonfcalles]

@@javiervega1065 You should learn how to spell his name right.

[@Killuminati-X]

More of the world

[@rawpotatofella9654]

All countries should follow El Salvador. That will solve the migration problem.

[@juanoliva9977]

Right? That's the key but nobody want to do nothing

[@brianmartinez7530]

How is locking up gang memebers controversy?

[@ninetyoner8506]

There saying that the rules there using to arrest them in the first place goes against human rights, supposedly there’s a bunch of them in there who aren’t even from the gang but there being accused of being affiliated…. I’m glad El Salvador is safe now but at the same I also hope nobody is in there who shouldn’t be in there that place looks awful

[@cindygr8ce]

They have been locked up for years without a trial. How is that uncontroversial?

[@ChristopherJones-lt3le]

The process to get there is controversial. I'm sure there's many in prison because guilty by association, and if the president goes corrupt, those prisoners can be used as a fear bargaining chip to say in office.

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

They don't get trials and they just rounded up any and everyone 😂😂 Civil liberties have to be moved aside for the safety of society. I agree

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

​@@cindygr8cehey it isn't perfect but the results are crystal clear. Those 50,000 people might have to do the rest of their lives in prison for the betterment of the country. Guilty or not.

[@calebbissonnette5600]

As an American, I absolutely commend the efforts made by El Salvador’s government!

[@joegonzales1229]

“Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico, this is all over the world” this man is seriously so stupid he thinks South America is the whole world and then he makes outrageous and dumb claims that make no sense at alllllllllllllllllllllllllll 😂

[@armandhammer2235]

You're so stupid you can't tell the difference between Central America, South America and North America.😂

[@caimase311]

He never said South America was the whole world. He named those countries THEN said they are not just coming from them, they're coming from all over the world.

[@armandhammer2235]

@@caimase311 Agreed, why didn't he mention Asia or Africa?

[@armandhammer2235]

@@caimase311 I'd like to ask you about which countries are part of which continents but, you would have to get the answer from media.😂

[@snv9731]

Venezuelan are the worse

[@mfer134]

They also made bitcoin their currency. It is working.

[@conradmoore7095]

I said this about jamaica, it should be a time when our government take no talk from no one in higher places, but to put down their feet and stamp out crime and violence that is reaping havoc on our society. I don't care if you are Uncle Sam or the uk. I realize that when a small nation tries to implement tough solutions, here comes human rights activists , telling you about sanctions this and that , but it's not your people that's been slaughtered like wild animals. Yet you are the same one that will put out data of level 4 travel Destination warning your own citizens not to travel to. It's damm if you do or damm if you dont. Tougher punishments deter criminals from committing vicious acts. There is no way you can tell Singapore how to run their country, so why do you want to tell us how to run ours. Hats off to the government of elsalvador that's how you deal with criminals. Do what you planned without taking no talk from the outside world, now look at the success of their work.

[@Phlegethon]

It’s tough being a reformist

[@raygunther5690]

I wish this government would put 20,000 Haitians in Beverly hills

[@h.neubert8770]

🤦🏼‍♀️

[@NunoTome-p7w]

I pray for Him and his family .

[@dexterspeights3484]

Presidente BUKELE used Singapore's instructional manual to destroy gangsters in his nation!

[@MrTheHeadlines]

This is good to see I remember when they was terrorizing that place I’m happy those people feel more safe now

[@TEDrew]

Donald Trump has Mental Issues Honestly it’s almost like he has Demetria

[@lyfe415]

You must be the same people who claim Biden doesn't have Dementia and that he's perfectly normal lol

[@funk0rz]

wtf is Demetria 🤣

[@ms.lalady]

Seems a little more like you’re speaking about yourself. 🤣

[@Pedro2NR]

Backup your emotional claim.

[@ericwasonga9229]

Old grumpy trump is not mentally fit for any office

[@Rebel_AF]

Best CNN piece I've seen in AGES. Producers! More of this please 🙏🙏🙏

[@ElleV2021]

God bless President Nayib Bukele for changing El Salvador.🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍

[@barbarastankus9943]

El Salvador had a problem but they solved it by taking control and incarcerating gangs. What happened to those gang members that they didn’t catch? They headed north to set up shop once again in a country that provides them housing and food. And if they get arrested, they are set free. What could be better!

[@h.neubert8770]

Oversimplified. Gang members are found and recently drug king pins were incarcerated. Nothing is perfect You better believe that the gangs were and are active everywhere… and its considerably harder when you are in prison.

[@karenkunesch]

He’s so racist and horribly divisive.

[@nandii_8850]

Cant even acknowledge when a latin american country gets genuinely better, he just has to fear monger no matter what.

[@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030]

@@nandii_8850I mean theyre eating the pets

[@nandii_8850]

@@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030 cant even tell if your joking…

[@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030]

@@nandii_8850 I was dont worry

[@nandii_8850]

@@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030 Thank god, I thought you were but I honestly cant tell anymore with how stupid trump supporters genuinely are…

[@islandbirdw]

I have found most Hispanic people are hard working, honest and willing to work hard. It seems the political corruption leads to widespread gang activity and the local people suffer greatly.

[@user-cf4lt2jg7m]

So pay them with your money not mine.

[@islandbirdw]

@@user-cf4lt2jg7m your bigotry is showing 🙄

[@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv]

​@@user-cf4lt2jg7mwho's paying anything?you're not that dumb are you to believe taxes are still a thing in influencing global geopolítics lmao You can't be serious

[@user-cf4lt2jg7m]

@@islandbirdw You say that when I tell you use your own money. It’s different when it comes out of your pocket. There is a difference between needing help and someone that wants to take advantage of the system.

[@JesusIsLordLasVegas]

America needs something similar, because our system is not working.

[@jaycamp6385]

It’s all fun and games till someone doesn’t like you and makes that phone call n you get picked up.

[@javiervega1065]

Exactly they wouldn't want to give up whatever civil liberties they have and due process

[@SixOneNiner23]

Or calls you in as an “antisemite”

[@h.neubert8770]

Dont get a gang tattoo, dont be in a gang. Improved your chances by 99% Its not perfect but its better than before And yes if the streets are as crazy as they were I would say that even if it was me in the prison, mistakenly. The whole Country was plagued by murders and violence to an unbearable degree. They needed change. Now they need to go back in and go one by one and go for due process.

[@josepaz859]

You need evidence, Someone tried that with me here, they came and questioned me and ran my drivers licence and told me someone was hating on me. LOL

[@javiervega1065]

@@h.neubert8770 do you really think it's that simple? "Stay outta streets kids, stop using drugs "

[@djguadron]

Bukele turned a hell in a secure country. Thank you president

[@charlenemossen6611]

This is 👌🏽 Wishing El Salvador and its people the very best😊

[@oscaribanez2496]

Look, I get why Bukele is popular, he’s doing one thing that my people have suffered through for many years and I’m saddened and heartbroken by all the innocents that have been murdered, BUT it is definitely coming at a cost. How many innocent people have gotten arrested and detained in these prisons? That’s a data the government has not and possibly will not ever release. I’ve had a family member jailed simply for having a small tattoo and has not been released since the emergency order was placed 2 years ago. On top of that, medicine is becoming more scarce and food prices have exploded for the people of El Salvador. Cheap for an American yea, but not for them. Taxes have exploded as well, and the loans Bukele got to purchase all those bitcoins have not been repaid. This country is realistically on the verge of going bankrupt and if he doesn’t pay it soon, how will he continue to run the government, or at the very least pay the soldiers who are arresting and detaining the prisoners? Bukele took a desperate move, but I pray to god that this doesn’t come at a cost to my people who are doing their best to live a normal life. That said, I’m shocked Trump would throw Bukele under the bus like that haha, Bukele was at this year’s CPAC!!!

[@jabato9779]

El mismo Bukele reconoció que hay inocentes encarcelados, pero que bueno, que les merecía la pena por el resultado (no creo que los inocentes lo vean así). Añadió que se vería quién era inocente tras la redada y que los liberarían, pero por su comentario veo que no es así. Saludos desde España.

[@h.neubert8770]

What small tattoo did he have? If you dont mind me asking

[@azzv.kuskatan]

​@@h.neubert8770 maybe a little MS-13 tattoo to celebrate joining the gang but it was "small" 😂

[@josepaz859]

Stop lying your mother must be a jaina.

[@sarah117]

Nobody in a gang is innocent

[@sereveles]

Salutary reminder that there are still some real journalists working at CNN

[@learningwithRic]

It was about time a major news organization put boots on the ground, and report for the communities that were suffering the most at the hands of the gangsters. El Salvador should never be the same and we the people of El Salvador have the power to make sure that doesn't happen again. I ❤ El Salvador!!

[@blondythesuperdog8825]

They should send them to Ukraine as soldiers..

[@onlyme219]

Why?

[@h.neubert8770]

Always someone from under the rock making up unrelated word salad

[@UnfilteredAmerica]

Trump just give it up. We voted you out for a reason lmao

[@kathleenfrances8808]

🎯

[@jaykelley4364]

I think people have regrets for that the last 3 1/2 years

[@UnfilteredAmerica]

@@jaykelley4364 no way. Lol

[@brandonjade2146]

@@UnfilteredAmericaspeak for urself chick, the rest of us are struggling

[@jsema100]

I knew those claims would come back to bite Trump's ass... I stopped supporting him when I heard that shit .

[@josepaz859]

Thats how stupid Trump is. Even his own allies came here days later to refute his claim. That man is not all there.

[@superipodmanvik]

Exactly the same here!!! I was going to vote for him this year 2024 SMH 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦‍♂️...

[@mattayele1906]

Why is it controversial?

[@unicorn-glasses]

Because a lot of innocent people have been locked up. They decided to arrest anyone who was associated with a gang in any way (like if your 2nd cousin is in a gang but you haven't seen him since you were 5). Generally men in their 20s and 30s are free game. The country is so much safer now and so many lives have been saved. But it's controversial because the cost is locking up people who have done nothing wrong. A lot of people say it's worth it, some say it's not, personally I don't know either way.

[@h.neubert8770]

Because they did it so quickly that they picked up innocent people. It is deeply unfortunate for them, really I’m not being sarcastic, but the country needed change. And it changed.

[@mattayele1906]

@@h.neubert8770 how can the people who said "innocents are jailed" know they are innocent? Every criminal would say they are innocent. I think those people have other poletical motives than caring for the innocent.

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@h.neubert8770 lol quite sure most of them has the ms 13 tattoo on them , so proud of their gang , the bane

[@samym1694]

Human Rights Watch say this is inhumane but is that OK👍 to say that to families of victims of gang violence? Tell why they El Salvador need to ease system a bit without gangs taking advantage of your pettiness

[@epac-footballscene2004]

Facts!

[@jjsc4396]

“A very rare look inside El Salvador’s prisons” 🙄 Yeah, unlike the bazillion other international reporters and reports inside them 😂

[@estebanfonseca2665]

U.S needs a president like that!

[@Navy_Veteran..]

My dad is from El Salvador and my mom is from Mexico. It is repulsive and I spit at the people who say and/or criticize what is going on in El Salvador. The same people criticizing stay quiet and do nothing from their house when political opponents and religious leaders get arrested in the country right next to Salvador called Nicaragua. go ahead and criticize what is going on here but I bet you’re the same people that voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and are now criticizing him for his handling and his support of Israel. It’s hypocritical when people criticize somebody else but when they don’t take a look in the mirror and look at what their leaders are doing.

[@ncbiz]

Haiti needs this kind of leadership

[@latindonjuan]

Bukele told the UN that he would clean Haiti.... however no one in the US government or UN didn't want him there so there you go

[@fernandoorihuela1608]

Trump is so far from reality he wasn’t even aware what a bad ass of a president El Salvador has. Bukele really is one of the only presidents in the entire world to make a change to their country that drastic.

[@FATHERKNOSEBEST]

Imagine saying anything negative on local national tv in El Salvador SMH ! CNN SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES!

[@Foolofatook889]

It’s almost like putting people in jail works. I wish people in the US would realize this.

[@davidadewumi4256]

Very good reporting

[@briannext8202]

CNN just did them a favor.

[@johnfarmer2722]

The best part is they don't realize they made Trump a campaign video.😂

[@andybarrett6472]

Everything Trump does is selfish and slander. Nothing more. Gold sneakers, bibles, womanizing and fraud. “And Mexico will pay for it”. Sure buddy, sell some more cheap merch to rubes

[@h.neubert8770]

No. Trump cant even tie his own shoelaces. He is a white collar criminal himself, who blocked the border bill that was cowritten in a bipartisan manner. He is too old and he bribes. Check the egypt scandal. Its a disgrace

[@thomasrogers9146]

THIS IS WHAT FREEDOM IS ALL ABOUT. SAFETY, UNITY AND MAKING LIFE LIVABLE FOR CITIZENS INSTEAD OF SPENDING TRILLIONS ON ENDLESS UNPROVOKED WARS.

[@victorious3926]

Every one should be able to live in peace!!!!!

[@united14news]

Good job you're finally fact-checking.

[@GoneFishingAway]

"Fact checking"

[@marsspacex6065]

When gangs get so out of control there is only one solution for them.

[@captaingoodguySentientA.I.]

we welcome these immigrants to america!

[@johnfreeman9358]

You going to welcome them into ur home?

[@Dem0stumblers6726]

And what country are you from?

[@captaingoodguySentientA.I.]

@@johnfreeman9358 hey, we’re all god’s children

[@johnfreeman9358]

@@captaingoodguySentientA.I. not me

[@elsendero3345]

Let’s please take note that Venezuelan gangs now are the old Salvadoran gangs. This president took action and went against the grain and strong handed the gangs. Let’s state the fact that the democrats have condemned his style of reform….

[@juancampos5409]

Bukele 5 años más ➕ 5 more years. UN PASTOR NO ABANDONA A SUS OVEJAS. BUKELE 2029.

[@JimwombatLand]

GANGS RULE HAITI , GANGS RUNNING WILD IN USA ! ON BIDEN/ HARRIS WATCH !

[@h20no63]

They gave up those rights , im a dem but what they did to that country, good you dont want to be a contributing memeber of society we have a place for you period.

[@timlaws7034]

I just got back from a vacation there. I found it very safe, and the economy is doing great.

[@the1andonly]

I cycled through El Salvador, mostly along the coast, in 2013. I loved this country, but there weren't many tourists. I didn't feel unsafe, but Santa Ana was sketchy after dark. I'd love to return for a visit, maybe next winter.

[@sdqsdq6274]

are you white ?

[@the1andonly]

@@sdqsdq6274 Yes, why?

[@denisguzman653]

Finally a good report from cnn!!!

[@zearoyt6398]

Bukele is the man brah

[@testaccount1563]

FYI El Salvador became safer than US in 2023

[@justjast]

Great reporting! Thanks for the insight.

[@RafaelGarcia-dt3wt]

President Nayib Bukele.........the Man, the Myth, the Legend.

[@computron100]

My parents are from Salvador. She just got back recently from there and she said for the first time in her life, she said she actually felt safe walking anywhere day or night.

[@kb5104]

Only interviewING women no men seems kinda strange

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

I’ve been so impressed seeing El Salvador’s progress. The president has done such an amazing job. Would not have thought one guy in charge could’ve made the murder rates go down so much.

[@bonitathompson2389]

Since you CNN are covering the immigration story then why are you not following up to include how well the United States is doing on immigration. Shiw both sides of the story.

[@AnythingJW]

we should have bunk beds like that too for our prisons so we can put more people in it instead of letting repeat offenders still roaming the streets on low or no bail

[@h.neubert8770]

Agreed. And reopen mental hospitals, there are some people who are not criminals who are a dangers to themselves and others. It needs both

[@carlosmedina1990]

American prisons should be like El Salvador prisons

[@rey21447]

Crazy how men from another county are speaking out about the false narrative smh

[@user-wj6yv2kk9n]

I wish every president is like this el Salvador president, the world will be a better place.

[@islandbirdw]

Lies lies lies lies lies and more lies. What person believes Trymp the professional liar. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@h.neubert8770]

Russian bots, desperate elders with television, brainwashed white “Christians”

[@shadow.banned]

Just by going to public school in Los Angeles is enough to get your entire life ruined by local cops/sheriffs/fire.

[@robertonditi7715]

Bukele is standing on Business

[@geopa2149]

Best President of the world! Imo..

[@tl30562]

BUKELE ROCKS!!!!!!

[@epac-footballscene2004]

We stand with El Salvador and their president. Greetings from Germany, the United States and France.

[@donnaslater4010]

Thanks for this Reporting

[@MaxBernseGA]

@CNN Thank you for this news investigation!! Indeed, my mom and others in our family who've lived in the US since the 90s are buying land in El Salvador in preparation to returning to the homeland. It's amazing and emotional for us to finally return to a nation we never thought would be safe or prosperous. Now, El Salvador us safe and there is opportunity! Google opened an office in San Salvador earlier this year and other companies are seeing investment opportunities in this once violent country. The human rights groups NEVER spoke on behalf of the thousands of citizens that the gangs killed. NEVER. Now, they are saying that Bukele has violated human rights because gangsters are encarcerated. You tell me, whose rights are we really talking about? I believe that the innocent citizens' rights trump those of murderers. Anyway, thank you again for this great story and showing the truth. ❤🎉

[@jq2639]

There should be nothing controversial about putting domestic terrorist in prison into El Salvador.

[@loveandpeace3545]

Now El Salvador is becoming the #1 tourist destination.

[@jorge-7121]

Congratulations Erin you spent a lot money sending someone to debunk a Trump lie. I advice you to catch and debunk Kamala lies, that would make your job much easier.

[@rahsunallah2825]

This country was built on criminals coming from jails aswell. How ironic😂