El Salvador Arrests 6,000 Gang Members In 10 Days

El Salvador has continued its crackdown on what officials are calling a war on gangs as the government has arrested 6,000 gang members in response to a killing spree in March. The rise in gang violence caused a countrywide state of emergency, but advocates claim some of the the efforts are creating a framework for abuse.
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#ElSalvador #GangCrackdown #GangViolence

[@benjidorn]

Finally a person with the balls to stand up to these criminals.

[@TheTwentySecondDegree]

not really, this number is small... not to mention the prisons are overrun w them

[@unnamed715]

@@TheTwentySecondDegree Welp, in that case, it's time to fire up old sparky!

[@ramonlalabibzobu]

@@unnamed715 you mean electric chair?

[@ImNotThat1Guy]

@@ramonlalabibzobu he's gonna go get the thing from clash royale

[@firkejdjneii28283]

@@TheTwentySecondDegree use those harvesters the farmers use

[@alexlopez2995]

"Retaliate and we'll see how long your homeboys last" that is the most gangster thing I've heard any politician say lol. Dayum.

[@Codreanu_Prezent]

@@gatothumbup You shut up

[@kingjah6420]

Yeah that was gangsta

[@lalab1071]

LMAO 🤣

[@TheGreenTaco999]

and he took away lawful rights to an attorney and refuses to engage in calm discourse about his actions, instead straw manning and using charismatic speech giving and group punishments for the actions of those who aren't even in the group effectively using them as hostages. Because he is a gangster.

[@morceen]

​@TheGreenTaco999 Well he got thr majority of the population behind him. Democracy I guess.

[@justjeff709]

Treating criminals like criminals... amazing!

[@chromaticturtle8657]

The people who think this is inhumane.......you have ZERO IDEA what these animals have done to people.

[@patrick-bu3eq]

Good now ask yourself how are you going to prevent these kind of gangs forming again?

[@emilfrederiksen.1622]

@@patrick-bu3eqArresting Them helps a lot Crime has rapidly decreased in El Salvador you cant stop crime but you Can reduce it

[@patrick-bu3eq]

you should ask why they joined a gang in the first place? Don't get me wrong but these people are monsters but victims too of their surroundings. @@emilfrederiksen.1622

[@DualPippa]

​@patrick-bu3eq That’s a good point, and it's what I was thinking. Arresting is a great first step. But the education and job market needs to ensure that people won't go back to gangs. The govt has to work outside of crime chasing to better itself so people don't feel compelled to join gangs. And doing the cultural shift to make sure gang life isn't desirable.

[@patrick-bu3eq]

Watch out we're thinking too much ;)@@DualPippa

[@gottalovebri]

he said “come and take the gang members if you love them so much” i’m crying, but he’s right. you worried about the rights of gang members who are taking away the rights of the citizens in that country.

[@mandapalque]

They are taking the LIVES of the people, not just the rights of the normal people. That is what criminals do.

[@moisesalfaro3265]

Those criminals should also be killed like they killed the innocent

[@manuelm5744]

@@mandapalque at the same time they are loyal to the gang and not the country. So gang’s essentially are their own government. And I see it as war against terrorists no human rights exist.

[@mandapalque]

@@manuelm5744 I can care less about terrorists rights, terrorists don't care, respect ANYTHING, they should be enslaved. By those gang members being loyal to their gang = they are loyal to brutalize, terrorize, exhort, k!ll other people, how much good do them do to the society? Nothing. They MUST be eliminated and treated like monsters as they are. In order for a person to become and be loyal to a gang they must be narcissist people.

[@Deepdish_123]

We know that the opposition in El Salvador, and the terrorists, thieves, murderers of false human rights watch, are desperate, because they are running out of their great business of crime, death and destruction in El Salvador.✌👍😁

[@sopamarucha2388]

It's not Abuse it's reconstructing a Country. So proud of this President, shows he really cares for his people. 👏👏

[@stefanschleps8758]

Agreed! Finally a little common sense is being shown by a President who will not be corrupted by the gangs and who cares about the common law abiding citizen.

[@n3v3rforgott3n9]

@@stefanschleps8758 and common sense that it wont be a soft hand that will fix the issues his country needs fixing

[@cennon]

I'm liberal and pro human rights. But it's one thing to be a critic and another to actually govern. With the crazy gang problems they got there, I get why their president is cracking down.

[@jasonlewis460]

🙏

[@alboogie74al]

I MEAN !!!

[@Zehahahaa]

For anyone that has not lived in Latin America, Mexico or specifically El Salvador. You will never understand what it means to fear for your family because Gangs run your life, your jobs and money. What he is doing is giving us freedom and hope from years of Pain and destruction on our Society. The MS13 has given Salvadorians a bad light, to a point where people abroad in 1st world countries can only think of crime when El Salvador is brought up. He has changed that

[@emilfrederiksen.1622]

Mexico is bad but it is only in some regions like Sinoloa and Tijuana where Cartel Violence is really places like Mexico City and Southern Mexico is not as bad.

[@Chris-nk7mq]

liberals love criminals, no matter what you tell them.

[@santosventura6961]

Luckily, I came to El Salvador at a time when his plan was advanced 😊

[@darkness4382]

Has this improved the country since?

[@eedumi1gmail]

​@@darkness4382where are you from? You don't have any friend or family in salvador that can tell you how better it is,, if not just Google how many people died in let say in 2010 and how many in 2022 and see for your self how much improved

[@chrisloomis1730]

In the U.S.A. these people are often referred to as "victims".

[@Madashell1200]

That 'If any gang hurts any innocent people then we'll take away the food from all your homeboys in prison and see how long they last' line was the single most badass thing i've ever heard.

[@iwi2042]

@Eddie Davis god would forgive them, Let Saint Lucifer handle them......

[@grandmalovesmebest]

if only it was true.😔

[@Thawhid]

@@iwi2042 God/Allah forbids killing the innocent or fighting and dealing for drugs. But I won't say too much only God can judge. With some members if they're not in the cartel they're dead

[@iwi2042]

@@Thawhid I guess it depends on Wich god were talking about the "Current" Christian god is a Romanized Edited down family friendly donation hat wearing version of god and is far far from what the original christians believed in, Say what you will about Muslims and Judaic people, at least they take their religion seriously.

[@Lucciii32]

@Eddie Davis 🤡

[@gmanawesome5773]

FINALLY A PRESIDENT WITH BALLS AND CALLING OUT SOCIAL MEDIA

[@katsanddoggies9904]

Democrats want them here for votes😭

[@cronostrigger6401]

@@katsanddoggies9904 democrats hate the salvadorean president

[@EM2theBee]

​@@cronostrigger6401really? All?

[@moceri55]

@@katsanddoggies9904 your an idiota

[@ferdiguy]

​@@EM2theBee yes they do

[@marquesn77]

My sister lives in the Virginia/Maryland area where there’s a large Salvadoran community - they all say this is the best thing to happen to the country

[@jayare6351]

Only those people that they lived in fear and tears, can tell how happy they are now!!! Thanks to Mr. President Nayib Bukele, the man who came and gives peace to El Salvador!! God bless this Man!!!

[@Angie_bae]

The fact he said “I’ll starve your homies” and sent a video out for parents to show their kids that gangs only got two options, prison or death 🎉

[@D33Lux]

Fantastico!

[@wickedsin6225]

He said boys not kids

[@Alan0000able]

Or you know, you can create a system where your children do not think about joining a gank in the first place? Oh jeez but that would require to do actual restructuring, can't have that now.

[@kuroki2986]

​@@Alan0000able Gangs need new members, any such efforts to "actually restructure" will be thwarted by the gangs unless they are directly confronted, don't be naive in your compassion

[@tombadrick]

@@Alan0000able Always love these 18-year plans. In the meantime.... what?

[@alejandraorellana7664]

As someone who has had two cousins brutally murdered by people like this, I support this. My cousins were fathers that were chased down and brutally murdered in front of their family because they refused to join. People were threatened if they picked up their body too soon to show others what they are capable of. I have no sympathy for them, they are being showed more mercy then my cousins were.

[@shronkler1994]

may your relatives rest in peace

[@Snow_Angel1]

My condolences for your loss, my father almost lost his life because he refused to join.

[@fujimotochiaki2487]

Accept my condolences. I'm sorry to hear that happened to your family members. I hope the progress made in arresting and locking up gang members continues to be a success.

[@alejandraorellana7664]

@@Sheridantank yea very tragic that they chose to join a gang and very tragic that you don’t even understand the situation. Although many are forced to join many aren’t and they choose that lifestyle and maybe before you choose to open your mouth on a situation you don’t know anything about maybe you should educate yourself instead of excusing how they murder many innocent people. Entire families are murdered for no real reason, adults and babies alike are killed with no real mercy so yea very tragic.

[@alejandraorellana7664]

@@shronkler1994 thank you I appreciate it ❤️

[@kinggenuine7242]

As an American 🇺🇸, this is something we’re proud to see around the world. Great job El Salvador 🇸🇻

[@charlibravo371]

"As an American" ? What a stupid useless prequalifying statement.

[@evandugas7888]

Ya but in America it's just racism and drug charges... The USA is a sad country as proven by the crime rate. When every other developed country has less crime.

[@Privileged-White-CrackHead]

*One year later after this initial crackdown, El Salvador went from being the deadliest and most violent country in the world to THE SAFEST in all of Latin America -- and even much safer than the United States. That's an empirical irrefutable fact. The only people whose hearts bleed for murderers and criminals are deranged extreme lefty loons, and I say that as an actual LIBERAL. Vamos Bukele!

[@Mufasa-oh2zl]

america, capitalism in endstage, have money or die. America should start working in own country :D

[@cassanateli]

Why did you type US like that lol, Americans are whacky

[@rodolforodriguez7058]

My friend living in the USA for the first time in over 20 years is planning to visit his family living in el Salvador. Thanks to this amazing leader! 👏

[@lucaskincanyon7393]

He literally said “I’ve had enough. This is complete bs.” And I can completely agree.

[@SKYREAPER30]

Sad uncle Biden doesn’t got big balls to do this. Such a shame.

[@butterflydisater]

I pity the gang members being mistreated in prison. They should just execute them mercifully.

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

They are just rounding up random people🤣🤣🤣 Just arrest any man they see. They will retaliate BRUTALLY and start a civil war

[@josechavez2521]

@Jaeger19Ultima lol comparing gangs with cartels? I wonder why he isn't doing this with the cartels in his country like the texis cartel or Los perrones cartel. just street gangs.

[@nationalsocialist6590]

If you think about it the government is a gang too. If you don't pay taxes aka protection money you go to prison.

[@benjaminli21]

"They should come and take those gang members if they love them so much" Much respect to this man!!!!

[@tito070]

🤣

[@AngelloDelNorte]

Sounds similar like Trump with brutal honesty. I can tell Trump and El Salvador president would possibly unite and getting rid of criminal in Latin america (Trump wanted to do the same and ask Mexico's president to end narcos).

[@benjaminli21]

@@AngelloDelNorte well, he does openly support Trump administration on his Twitter account. I never understood the logic behind those who feel empathic towards criminals. Do they ever be empathic towards the victim?? What's wrong those who are supporting the criminal and showing concerns. Where's the concern when the victim is attacked??? So sick of those hypocritical empathy. So fake and so disgusting. I don't support any party but I do support who's being reasonable and sane when things like these happened. Crime is crime. Period. I don't care if you have a abusive family or unstable mentality or you are just poor, none of those justify the crime you commit.

[@AngelloDelNorte]

@@benjaminli21 1) I'm not even surprised about El Salvador's president supporting "Orange man". Seems every person that supporting the "red side" were actually doing well for society and nation. 2) my guess is because it never happened to them and are safe in their non-thugs society/neighborhood. The ones that have unstable emotions and hypocritical sympathy are usually the "bloo side" here in usa. I'm still triggered my formal (childhood) city/town became a thug society back in California. 3) I tend to be neutral but between the two even i (Mexico heritage) would support more on "red" (or "orange man") because from experience and looks of it they're have more stability, order, and balance.

[@benjaminli21]

@@AngelloDelNorte I believe the society will be better if the people vote for politicians who's actually doing the job and care for improvement and development instead of some stupid party ego. And I'm glad that you get out of those neighborhood. I think in a society like US, it's always a good idea to learn how to self defense because when bad things happen, police might not be the most helpful resource you can count on, especially anti police sentiment is rising. Anyway good luck out there 😅

[@RegularGuyJake]

God bless El Salvador and it's commitment to eradicating gang violence. Hopefully this will serve as an example to other countries stricken by this problem.

[@markguerin701]

Did you tell everyone how murder and crime is down 70% in 1 month !

[@mrrobot433]

He's absolutely right. Take them to your country if you feel sorry for them.

[@GreatWebSeries1]

yesterday indian home minister said, human rights also belongs to civilians which are get killed in gangWars and terrorist attacks.

[@AlwaysAskQuestion]

Have you even seen the United States or Mexico? If they did that there half their Celebrities would be in Jail

[@JacksWorldMedia]

aren't the politicians a gang? With the police as there gang too protect them from the gangs? 😕 Oh and that gang of bankers who Rob everyone every day via money printing...illegal money laundering, tax invasion via offshore trusts....just pointing out the obvious!

[@haroldbell213]

Nada senor

[@noneshere]

Its foolish to create that much resentment against government. Soon enough retaliation will come upon governments families and friends.

[@mickiemouseHM]

That's what a president should do. Protect those who trusted him.

[@TermlessHGW]

I was going to say that America could learn a few lessons on how it's done.

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

@@TermlessHGW I was going to say please get a few book lessons and don’t be satisfied with your ignorance and low IQ

[@NazriB]

Lies again? ESPN Gold Medals

[@drinkswatere]

They can literally arrest anyone for any reason.

[@longiusaescius2537]

@Drinks Watere 🇺🇦 'any reason' covering yourself in gang tattoos

[@cy4n_knight_q8]

Honestly I think they should pass a death sentence once they confirm someone is a gang member.

[@maalikserebryakov]

Why do you hate Freedom

[@rchycola7744]

@@maalikserebryakov because gang members take away freedoms of innocent people trying to live a good life, so if you love freedom then we have the freedom to take away the life of the wicked

[@carlosribeirobh1]

We wants the president like this in Brazil.

[@francis5944]

Congratulations Mr. President. This is exactly how all gang members need to be treated.

[@nameofmychannel8802]

Very much so… unfortunately…. Is a massacre. Send them to mars?

[@dirtnapz996]

@@nameofmychannel8802 shoot ‘em..

[@hondata70]

It’s inhuman, but the Mara and 18th been ruthless to the people so I hate to admit the president it’s doing the right thing

[@nameofmychannel8802]

The crime there is very true too… very true. And this is were you choose?

[@ThomasOsaki]

no, they shouldn't be fed

[@timthedarkenchantress1520]

Finally, a central American country is doing something about the horrendous gang problem there.

[@ahhwe-any7434]

Def doesn't sound too tempting to visit. Texas chainsaw vibes.

[@daysrcdays]

You believe the news?

[@Thr3e_deee_]

Bet they can’t feed all of them tho

[@nichtdiemama11]

@@Thr3e_deee_ Why couldn't they feed 6,000 people? My high school had 1,500 students. You really "bet" that a country with 6.5 Million people can't feed the equivalent of four high schools?

[@v0768]

They should do the same with Honduras crimes.

[@SHORYU616]

This is amazing! Its just a shame that it took mass tragedy to set this in motion and that there still are people against this.

[@paulybeefs8588]

People aren't against the gang members being rounded up. People live in a fantasy world if they think the issue is that simple. People are against the consequences for innocent and falsely accused El Salvadorians whose lives are destroyed and the future of every innocent person in El Salvador when the framework for police state abuse with zero accountability is being set. Right now it's the lesser of two evils. But if and when that ceases to be the case, the abuse, killings and torture will be a lot harder to stop when it's the government of El Salvador doing it instead of street gangs.

[@stuweezy818]

Glory to El Salvador !! We need more world leaders like this !!

[@Sedgewise47]

“Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent.” -Adam Smith

[@yadusolparterre]

Excellent quote!

[@Sedgewise47]

@@yadusolparterre Indeed it is. Would that the proverbial “bleeding hearts” would get it… 🤨Then again-I wouldn’t surprise me the least to see Leftists use it against their opponents (*i.e.* those they view as “enemies”). Should-God forbid, but *should*-this Salvadoran president get illegally-ousted, his enemies will (almost undoubtedly) use this quote as an excuse to “punish” him…

[@johnpauljones1499]

Bellisimo!!!

[@MainerMMA]

Adam west has many great quotes 💪🏼

[@harz632]

All fun and games until the innocent is called guilty

[@2002dialupconnection_]

A man who loves his people and his country, may God protect him and all of El Salvador.

[@MisterGee7]

Amen! 🙏🏽

[@Deepdish_123]

EL SALVADOR IS A SOVEREIGN FREE COUNTRY. THE UNITED STATES AND THE COUNTRIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DEFENDERS OF GANGS AND TERRORISTS SHOULD NOT INTERFERE IN OUR INTERNAL POLITICS ''👍✌

[@benballier9580]

He’s gonna need a lotttt of protection after this

[@franciszepeda]

Amen!

[@gabygarcia6103]

Amén amén 🙏🙏

[@user-ps2nk7uk7c]

That’s what prison should look like.

[@davidmirandajr]

This man needs to go down in history of el salvador and should be honored

[@raqueld4899]

Human rights didn't say a word when the gangs were killing my people, but they came out right away to defend gang members "rights" 😡😡😡 I'm glad president Bukele has his priorities straight. I'M WITH BUKELE 1000% and so is 97% of Salvadoreans

[@draculastraphouse6637]

The people defending the gangs are nothing but cowards. Karma will come to them

[@yodaclark5237]

Totally agree with you . Looks more likely they are standing wrong side of human right ! Funny ..! It’s looks more likely your country political people power play in us against anything your country president doings.. people should know about it . It too bad your country . They do not know what your country needs now . Peoples able to see what is right and wrong . I thought your country better, slowly growing.., but like this happening again again … no business in your country growing . Sad

[@hm008vaj]

Exactly!

[@tgo007]

15 days no attorney is a little too harsh if they arrest someone who is 100% innocent. They should change it to 7 days.

[@chrisp3139]

@@draculastraphouse6637 I don't defend the gangs, but with 6000 arrests they're are plenty of innocent people behind bars right now.

[@vinegro4579]

They need to protect that man at all costs! He's doing the REAL WORK.

[@vinegro4579]

@STRONGEST NATTY IN THE WORLD. Disagree? Care to elaborate? It takes guts to do what he is doing, most would have just ignored the problem.

[@sohana360]

@@vinegro4579 It really takes guts, because it can lead to a war. More countries should follow, it has to end!

[@we-drive]

@@vinegro4579 yep, most wouldve ignored because their lives would be in danger. Gratz to this man.

[@amarigrover2685]

its obviously a bot

[@s3v3n3]

@@amarigrover2685 Elon Musk invented this guy

[@R.A.C.A]

We need something like this in Colombia 🇨🇴

[@mehornyasfk]

I didn't know humans can be stacked like that...

[@Emanuel-vr3gw]

Respect to the man, finally putting his foot down no matter what.

[@Atreas1845]

This president lets us see how LIARS and USELESS ALL THE OTHER PRESIDENTS OF THE AMERICAN CONTINENT ARE AND HAVE BEEN

[@tinadraper9143]

And where do you think gang members will flee to after seeing this?

[@dg-he9lm]

Yes agree hopefully this makes it safe enough for I can see my family again 👍🏼

[@eskapadela]

Nayib Bukele has the support of 98% of the Salvadoran population.

[@JacksWorldMedia]

aren't the politicians a gang? With the police as there gang too protect them from the gangs? 😕 Oh and that gang of bankers who Rob everyone every day via money printing...illegal money laundering, tax invasion via offshore trusts....just pointing out the obvious!

[@jknott1003]

Those complaining about the way the gangbangers are being treated have never been affected by gang violence (on a daily basis) or had to live with this terror.

[@migueluribe4249]

They can adopt them and take them home. 😅

[@Mehhhhhhhh]

Notice how it's all Americans/Europeans saying that stuff and everyone who's from El Salvador or in any south American country is supporting their president. 😅

[@YT-zx4wr]

I thought people were complaing that they weren't being treated harshly enough

[@jknott1003]

@@Mehhhhhhhh Let me explain something to you. I am an American. The American Liberals do NOT speak for all of us. We have the unfortunate luck to have been saddled with an out of touch, senile and corrupt politician. There are quite a few of us that recognize President Bukele for actually doing what needs to be done to ensure the lives and safety of his people are first and foremost. Please ignore the self righteous hooting from our liberals, leftists and other SJW's. They have no idea what it's like to live in constant fear and dread of these feral humans as the pontificate from behind gated communities and ivory towers.

[@ANGRYXANTIXCHRIST]

@@YT-zx4wr same

[@edwin768]

This needs to be done in the United States

[@rubo1964]

Begin with CA

[@_MotoChris]

The US doesn't have the balls to try it even in CA 😂

[@arloarevir2191]

First time El Salvador have a President that is not intimidated by gangster

[@carlosguzman3428]

or paid

[@slotgamecasino3120]

Gangsters and white collar gangsters around the world. Specially the so called human rights that stands for criminals.

[@budweiser416]

This is good for them their sister mothers and brothers

[@SiriusV23]

Lets hope he doesn't become a target. it would be sad to have a good leader go out

[@JP-br4mx]

Wait til we find out he’s one of them. He’s a politician there always an other motive

[@jaimerodriguez3408]

Finally someone taking strict measures against criminals. My respect!

[@Pellejoduro]

Tienes nombre de jugador de fútbol.

[@AsinT.]

And then there’s rappers who constantly promote gang related stuff like waving gang signs around

[@rome.u]

@@AsinT. correct

[@Triumvirately]

@@Pellejoduro lol

[@chapter404th]

@@AsinT. truth that people don’t wanna hear

[@wizeyy]

Bring him to Chicago for 10 days to clean up the gangs here too please

[@littlefoxx333]

I wish. I'd love to visit Chicago and enjoy the history and food without feeling afraid I'll get shot it I wonder down the wrong block.

[@R0binah00d]

Yeah I love every second of this. Gang violence is a plague.

[@antoniobarbalau1107]

Finally, someone taking some action against the gangs. Massive respect!

[@jakobh3718]

I doubt all of these 6000 gang members are guilty. This is an arbitrary, inhumane and unlawful punishment. The president who is officially a dictator is violating human rights while everybody is focused on Ukraine.

[@CannabinatedFantasy]

when u nationalize btc

[@oogway73]

Everyone is in a gang these days.

[@EA-mx6rq]

Because Human Rights and all international organizations finance drug trafficking and killings in the brown countries ... that's why they feel offended on what and how they are doing...

[@nalokitten]

A lot of my friends are from El Salvador. They're not only happy about this, they want them to never be let out and worse. So congrats. 👏🏾 Let's support this man

[@BTMMHACK]

But you don’t want this

[@cryptojare8295]

I mean what about the innocent ones? I know most aren't but they should still all have a trial after the state of emergency is finished.

[@johnnyd4200]

@@cryptojare8295 please we all no innocents. No one in this world is innocent. Specifically if ur a person of a gang.

[@cryptojare8295]

@@johnnyd4200 That's what non-innocent people say to themselves when they did something wrong in the past they haven't atoned for.

[@johnnyd4200]

@@cryptojare8295 we all know you’re just a keyboard warrior like the rest of these people hiding behind your fake name because you know that’s what fake people do that’s half of KZbin.

[@adumbsnail1999]

he is a young and innovative leader!

[@AS-er2ce]

Nayib Bukele is The Real Hero for El Salvador Country....imagine Mexico or Columbia President dares to do the same thing like him

[@zachmcewen4048]

This isn't abuse, this is justice. You sometimes have to go extreme in order to truly turn a country around and end gang violence.

[@skyhawkanimates7023]

@Tyler Clark it's opposite day

[@westcoastlife4show]

@Tyler Clark where do you live in a the fairly tale land

[@westcoastlife4show]

@Tyler Clark you don’t need any examples you are nobody

[@davidk4082]

@@rogerguerra4576 vote for Bernie

[@ryanbraud2813]

@Tyler Clark Are you from a first world country? These are hardened criminals that don't answer to anything less than brute force. Under Bukele the homicide rate is continuing to decrease.

[@alfamejeu7237]

As a person who’s mom is from El Salvador, we really needed a president like this. He’s been the 1st ever president who stood up to these demons. Those gangs terrorized the streets, they would chop up innocent people they found. All these past presidents where either paid by gangs to keep them safe, or blackmailed/harassed. This president is the best El Salvador ever had, I hope Mexico can get a good president too like El Salvador’s.

[@vhsninjaccoon7705]

They're not as powerful as you think. Just get national guard, or any military. They will get obliterate in seconds.

[@devilsinmanagement]

@@vhsninjaccoon7705 Noted, to expound why can't the government give person's [civilians] arms, based on the "right to bear arms" doctrine? That will surly be a deterrent.

[@chico9805]

@@devilsinmanagement Because arming the citizenry undermines the government's power. Guns that can be used against criminals, can also be used against them.

[@lsa2953]

MX is damned with narcos and overpowered by them and the country is way too big to hunt them all down

[@manusartifex3185]

AMLO wants the pandilleros in Mexico

[@wildlife9841]

Sometimes drastic measures are needed to see change.

[@jamesolson7179]

We need this here.

[@noblespirit09]

I agree with what he's doing. These gangs are merciless and unforgiving.

[@noblespirit09]

@@daveken9936 How do you know? I'm from Central America. I've seen their brutality first hand.

[@bryanescobar2610]

@@daveken9936 you have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@eclop07]

@@daveken9936 What? I live here in El salvador and gangs have been killing innocent people here for a long time. Come down here since you know what you are talking about.

[@carbon6951]

Biden wants to bring them over here to the U.S., and award them with checks of $900 a month.

[@asianperson104]

@@daveken9936 watch a video called funkytown and you will see what he means

[@paullucas3]

Let’s pray for this man. It’s hard to be a shining light in this evil world.

[@MarcOlivermusic]

Great and true comment!!

[@leonidjoseph5483]

​@@tsun-tsu8454 what have you done for anyone woke snowfake

[@musicbycandlelightmbc3225]

@paul lucas: Praying to the wind to begin with is a behavior based in utter delusion as there is literally no one in the sky bothering to care. Thus, it remains to this day a fact of a nonexistent deity. Secondly, to be a so called 'shining light' only requires having the facts and telling the truth regardless if the world is 'evil' or benevolent. It is people that make this world what it is. And just to drive my point, religions have done nothing but bring murder, death, cognitive and conscious enslavement, as well as endless wars against humanity. -- A shining light.

[@kyz3779]

@@tsun-tsu8454 lmaoo bro really thought he was a philosopher with that one

[@baby_devourer]

​@@tsun-tsu8454 dam I am so impressed by your comment

[@jryanwill]

From a US Citizen, this is how it is done. Congrats to this President. This is how you fix the trash that is destroying your country.

[@MagicBus-ct7fe]

honestly after reading what those monsters in gangs over there did to people. I have absolutely no sympathy for them . If he did a holocaust for those prisoners. I wouldn't mind it at all.

[@frkafkaz]

I LOVE THIS GUY'S EFFORT TO MAKE HIS COUNTRY GREAT AGAIN.

[@shivanshna7618]

Just so people remember his popularity rates in Salvador is between 85-92% he is loved in Salvador and vast majority of people in country support him .

[@Alan0000able]

Oh look "high support " for a country leader in latin america, that goes on the second term despite the constitution. Never seen that one before.

[@Sum_Ting_Wong]

@@Alan0000able who care about the constitution? People want to live better lives.

[@Alan0000able]

@@Sum_Ting_Wong Then why do we care about laws?

[@javiercordova2108]

At least he’s done more good than most Salvadoran Presidents that become puppets of the gangs

[@orionfranze3567]

@@Alan0000able what are you even trying to say?

[@jstuff6480]

Gang members: " They can't arrest us all" Police: " Challenge Accepted"

[@garyking6365]

Don't worry about the cops. worry about the good people with guns

[@bon7029]

@@garyking6365 One person with a gun will be intimidated into submission because even if they pop off one gang member, they gotta now deal with potentially hundreds of gang members coming after them and their families. What every country needs are people willing to hunt these gang members from the shadows. shoot and vanish with law enforcement turning a blind eye to the vigilantes.

[@hamsacc]

@Ryan Trott it's a joke bruh

[@hp8121]

@@garyking6365 whaaaa?

[@Mydumbselfsays]

@Ryan Trott Boomer Spotted

[@marlonhernandez706]

So, what’s the problem with the way he is protecting the citizens of his country?

[@hakeemfrancis1099]

Because it’s cruel to punish criminals according to the U.S

[@dantdmfangamingrich9802]

@@hakeemfrancis1099only bad thing Bukele is doing is not torturing or forcing labor on the monsters who tortured the innocent

[@Andrew-ly6yf]

Ive met a few people from El Salvador and they all say the same thing: it's a beautiful country but they didn't feel safe. Good to see a concerted effort being made, it may seem inhumane but after decades of gang violence the gloves eventually have to come off

[@whodoesntlikesurfing]

Didn't feel safe? I feel safer in El Salvador than I did anywhere within the city limits of Los Angeles. I know people who came to the U.S. as "refugees" in the 1980s only to return because Los Angeles had turned into the place their parents had fled from.

[@mastersage5470]

@@whodoesntlikesurfing Los Angeles isn't the only city in America lol

[@revelationishereeverhart8864]

@@whodoesntlikesurfing human & child trafficking in Evil, Evil Los Angeles! Time for KARMA!!

[@youllis]

I wish USA would arrest Trump and Trumputineers

[@CClizzy]

It may seem inhumane the way these gangs act....so fug em

[@ricardobjj24]

I actually like this president he's trying to make his country safer and change the reputation of that beautiful country

[@davidoconnor393]

An American President could not do that in our modern times because it would anger BLM & remove him from office for racism

[@blipblop1112]

Dude, that thumbnail...

[@gregk.6723]

He needs to put all of these gang members onto planes and fly then all to a deserted island.

[@estelaangeles2346]

@@davidoconnor393 not true

[@davidoconnor393]

@Sound Money that's true in any country with any countries media the medias go hand in hand with sadistic criminalistic government endeavors in this case oh it looks good on paper yes they're all going to jail but that's going to be the problem itself like you said once they get to the jail they're going to get slammed by the guards or by the prisoners to the guards thank you for your insight

[@rodherscher7155]

Good job, Chile needs to do the same, the crime against the police officers and Chilean citizens are out of control……

[@azykartz]

every country needs a president like that who actually has balls to crack down crime. My respect to him.

[@NeilHaran]

Having lived in El Salvador for a year, way back when gangs were much worse, I support and applaud the president's moves to help tackle this problem.

[@Ottophil]

in america the gangs are proud boys, antifa doesnt exist

[@danpineda4447]

Any tattoos on you? 🤔🧐🧐

[@bmw803]

He's got 92% support throughout the country, the 8% are those who make a living wasting time trying to defend them.

[@shmodzilla]

I was there a few years ago, it was insanity other than the massivley guarded beaches that were few and far between.

[@Yaboidavey]

ITS ABOUT TIME!!!! the people of El Salvador deserve to be safe and happy in their own country. I hope this change will bring them all the prosperity the world has to offer them.

[@cristenk7230]

🙏

[@yes5742]

These are usa based gangs

[@andersonphotography4113]

@@yes5742 no they aren’t they are indigenous to their country.

[@yes5742]

@@andersonphotography4113 these gangs originated in the US

[@andersonphotography4113]

@@yes5742 Most or them have actually originated in the neighboring country Honduras. What makes you believe such an outrages conspiracy that they originate in the states? Cases of gangs and organized crime is very low in USA and Canada (North American countries)

[@xepherial4725]

Thank you for eliminating the gangs.

[@mayraj2096]

I wish mexico have a president like him I'm happy for Salvador 🙏🏼 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@ronanmahaffey2996]

Love to see someone who finally cares more about his citizens rather than the criminals.

[@lsmythe007]

@@alforest4709 You must have missed the earlier comments where they said family members were chased down and killed because they would not join the gang.

[@afg-akajanpubg430]

@@alforest4709 poverty is not a reason for being criminals and murderers. I have been in poverty too but never tried doing crimes or hurting others for a living. These gangs and gangsters really need harsher punishment. Putting them in jail with free meals is a heaven. They must be put to hard works to learn how to make a living.

[@warwickdawg910]

​@@afg-akajanpubg430 I mean, that's just you. Just because you didn't do any crimes doesn't mean the others didn't as well

[@afg-akajanpubg430]

@@warwickdawg910 not just me there is millions of poor people make a living with honest and fair work. Life is short man, you don’t need to be absolute wealthy to live. Many people are happy to have something to eat with their families. What are you on that “just you” ?

[@martinpaddle]

To me this looks like cheap populism, I doubt he's solving any of the underlying problems like this. To be clear, I have no sympathy for criminals, but I'm not sure many of those arrested are criminals.

[@xiomarasanabria4263]

Human rights,smh! Let him do what he needs to protect the innocent and his country!!!

[@baseball12ification]

I'm not sure if we are watching the same video, but they said it would create a frame work for abuse. I don't think the phrase "human rights,smh!" should be uttered, even now. The very same statement you've made directly applies to Putin, and his claims about Ukraine. I don't see anyone here arguing for gang members. They're arguing that you shouldn't arrest and potentially starve people without offering proof, allowing them access to a lawyer, or jamming them into cells for fitting a description. If the world was as simple as so many people perceive it, everyone would be a lot more intelligent than they are.

[@mxs4193]

The point is that officers can now arrest anyone who looks suspicious (or even anyone they just don't like) and throw them in prison for no reason. If you don't think this is what's happening then you don't understand corruption...

[@baseball12ification]

@F. A. You felt the urge to reply to my comment, and you're speaking about biases... Please be less ambiguous for me, so I can understand how you're a perfect, unbiased human? Or are you just one of those kids that was told he's special enough to discern how others are flawed without any substance?

[@mauri3656]

@@baseball12ificationHow about you ask someone from El Salvador, there have been thousands of people killed by this gangs over the years, kids who lost their parents, some body's were never found, some are found mutilated, and this has been going on for years, and when the president has 90+ approval rating I don't complaint, this people have brought pain and horror to El Salvador, 35+ death per day in a country with 6 million people, imagine that, what he is doing is what gangs have earned through their horrific actions.

[@mauri3656]

@@mxs4193 Ask the people of El Salvador what they think, the pain that the population has endure because of this gangs cannot be describe, they killed thousands of innocent people, mutilated innocents, extortionate people who make less than 50$ a week for survival of a whole household, that is inhumane, that is the reality of what this people being arrested are, point being is that not anyone is being arrested, is just that gangs have grown to and insane number through the last two decades.

[@ButtWorts]

If you love gang members so much, take them from us. LMAO.

[@heinrichschneikart6279]

We need more news like that 👏👏News like these are such a rarity these days

[@colombianmasta77]

The amount of bravery and size of balls it takes to do this is amazing. We take for granted what we have here in the USA. very proud of this man for looking out for the innocent.

[@droo9466]

You do know it’s suspected gang members most of it. Could be any innocent person growing up around gangs who are targeted and suffers over this. A lot of innocent people will suffer in those prisons too. Many poor people will suffer from this too as much as it gives a sense of security. You can’t fight violence with violence and retaliations will happen, but media will downplay it

[@whodoesntlikesurfing]

The standard of living in parts of the U.S. is actually lower than it is in parts of El Salvador. Try traveling more. El Salvador isn't as bad as you may think.

[@lma8086]

@@whodoesntlikesurfing every part of U.S residents can earn more than $12 per hours but in Elsalvador you have to be a lawyer or engeneer to earn $12 buck per hour. Can you see the difference.

[@droo9466]

@@whodoesntlikesurfing did you just tell someone to travel more ? How old are you ? You must be really unknowing if you can’t see the big difference between the two. There are poor areas everywhere, but we talking about El Salvador with half the opportunities and ten times more poverty. You def need to not just travel, but live and study more the places you go

[@soypatty]

@@whodoesntlikesurfing It's not bad for tourist with money.

[@coreyspruce5003]

Good for this guy. Doing what needs to be done for his country and doing it now! Leadership at its finest

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

Ignorance at its finest. Fascism these days no longer needs a guise. Just count on the broken public education system to have the masses leading themselves to the slaughter with a dumb smile on their faceZ

[@straightlead8]

So you are in favor of government overreach?

[@coreyspruce5003]

@@straightlead8 if government overreach means in this case locking up people who voluntarily pleadge their allegiance to these violent gangs and choose the lifestyle of said criminal groups then I have no problem with it. And taking away their human rights? I don't think so. People have a right to lead any life you want yet one chooses to get MS-13 tatted on them and choose a life of evil, to be a pawn for drug Lords and only to equal a disposable messenger at best. And for what? So For that you have their government has the right to get rid of the wrongdoers. If you wanna hold their hand and give em a pillow tell em they'll be fine and dandy go for it. See what comes of that.

[@TheBarreraLifeStyle]

@@straightlead8 and you are in favor of criminal underground organizations running the country ???

[@NrG33BU33]

@@straightlead8 they’re stupid mate, they don’t know that their government is testing limits. It’s tyranny and just because it’s gang members “it’s okay”. Reminds me on what they did in China in 1950’s making them obey orders or go to jail/be killed. Huh makes you wonder. They ended up adopting this type of strategy to the whole country in China.

[@jsanchez941Yabutwhy1thoughEMS]

Man why don’t they do that here

[@papuchobello]

Finally we can get back to our country in safety. Thank you president Bukele.

[@jaymoon5765]

Human rights can only be applied when you’re behaving like a human, not a murdering street thug. I hope the people of El Salvador get the peace they deserve.

[@elchapo4485]

well said

[@Moderator_user]

You can say that again.

[@fm-9129]

Yeah idc about human rights for people who chain saw people to death. This is actually generous treatment.

[@marcus9334]

Yea I bet everyone of those 6000 people Suspected of gang activity that was rounded up in ten days did that….. free gunna

[@EreneOlson]

No

[@steven-pf2km]

It’s refreshing to see something actually being done about an issue.

[@CorporateG0th]

Now gas em

[@Deepdish_123]

We know that the opposition in El Salvador, and the terrorists, thieves, murderers of false human rights watch, are desperate, because they are running out of their great business of crime, death and destruction in El Salvador.✌👍😁

[@throwintre]

If your body has cancer do you find it and remove it or do you just start removing organs and flesh and hope you got rid of it?

[@Pclub4ever]

@@throwintre It's obvious that it's a systemic issue but if you want to make a change you can't just do politics and ignore gang activity. Gang members need to get locked up in every scenario.

[@Nev3rL4st]

This is where human rights groups suddenly exist, but not when innocent people are abused. classic.

[@badgerpanda8453]

Respect he is making his country better 👍

[@joycefuller4366]

This is one of the best things that could have happened for the people of this country .... Stand Strong because to live a peaceful life is worth it

[@lemonking3644]

*BIDEN TAKE NOTES ON HOW TO BE A STRONG LEADER*

[@jwilcox4726]

Amen. Keep standing strong. Spend your strength and energy in your own country with your own family. Running away is childish. Hide till you can come out. But fight for your country ours is nothing like where you are from you will hate it. Like only three or less channels on TV in spanish. Stay home your home is worth fighting for.

[@KingNeutral1]

If they don’t fix the underlying reasons why those ppl even joined gangs to begin with then there will be 6,000 new gang members to replace them next month

[@NoNamePerson98]

@@KingNeutral1 No

[@TheIncredibleJorge]

Let’s hope the US don’t go trying to mess up a good thing.

[@levhen]

this brought a smile to my face, keep going and don't stop. El Salvador i'm rooting for you.

[@versatileduplicity9313]

Yeah, me too

[@frenchfries7475]

We need this in America

[@chrisdavey9985]

Well-done at last someone who has the guts to make a stand against all that's bad in his country . Wish we had someone with the same attitude in this country

[@catarinafaustino8737]

The ONGs who defend this kind of criminals should be investigated.

[@LesleyLizbeth]

Wow. What a Leader. Finally something is done!

[@Scarecrow973_]

Yo it's all a ploy, he was backed by cartels to get his power. This is a huge front, if you don't believe me it's okay, but he is apart of the problem

[@CityWhisperer]

"Something", creating a system that allows police to put people in jail with no evidence. This is only seen in dictatorships.

[@pitomuygrande6653]

Mexico could learn from this

[@Molacules]

@@pitomuygrande6653 not really, Mexico run by drug cartels.

[@Rob-gc8he]

USA CAN LEARN FROM THIS TOO

[@BigShree]

BRO THIS DUDE IS A SAVAGE. ACTUALLY DOING SOMETHING WHEN MATTERS ARRIVE , MAN TAKES ACTION

[@Stiletto]

We need this man in Mexico , bye bye narcos 😲😂

[@Dr.pikachuu]

I agree but freedom of liberty is the most important thing without it they will just turn into Australia

[@TDCLOL]

not that hard to round up 6000 people with no evidence and present them as some sort of sign that he's cracking down on gangs. unfortunately, this kind of dog and pony show goes on in lots of countries and people like you eat it up and ask for more.

[@asadshorts5384]

@@TDCLOL they prolly haven’t killed any of your loved one Go live in el savador then tell me this afterwards

[@murakyo79]

@@TDCLOL do you know anything about El Salvador culture and history? Because literally the maras' (Gangs) main point are their tattoos and the fact they don't hide themselves, because they are/were that powerful.

[@dennisjaros3345]

We have the same problem here in the USA and it needs delt with as well

[@daveoatkinson1]

Our government would house them in hotels

[@reeksreeks3017]

I like how he challenged the international community if they think he’s too harsh , then you come protect us!

[@blueredbrick]

I liked that bit too. Maybe the international community should follow up in that one indeed.

[@josephine6893]

Exactly!!! He is right

[@LindaC616]

Honduras has had the same problem. At one point, anyone deported back to Honduras sporting tattoos went straight to jail. And occasionally there would be a headless body of a gang member left in a public park, as warning

[@drogonkarma]

Or come and take them with you

[@victor9]

@@LindaC616 and is Honduras any better now? Cause sometimes intimidation with no follow up solution will only make things worse in the long run.

[@myragomez2598]

WoW Never thought I would see such leadership like this in El Salvador 👍👍

[@milomilo6404]

He will b assinated soon!!!

[@alexlopez5800]

@@milomilo6404 No. First the other presidents of central America will.

[@Itagain2day]

The government acts like a gang.

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

I know used to sell guns to the Contra aid and then take that money and buy cocaine from El Salvador and then import it to America oh thanks George Bush

[@wederjuega4117]

@@milomilo6404 he is been on of the best presidents of latam

[@dcollier7239]

"Human Right's Abuse"? Ironic statement.

[@Cartoon_anime76]

President Nayib Bukele : "The Man"

[@janicepena6710]

I don’t feel bad for those criminals! My heart goes out to those in El Salvador and those that have sadly lost their lives because of these criminals! Love from PR!! ❤️❤️

[@JAHDCypha]

Hopefully Puerto Rico can follow this soon..im from the us.virgin islands (20 mins plane ride to Puerto Rico), and we hear alot of the stories from our locals who go there to visit and end up inthe ghettos. Many of them are also puerto ricans whose Families moved here in the 70s .they say dont be flashy and stay far from the ghettos..

[@idalialebron5462]

That the reason I left the island.

[@AAAAAA-tj1nq]

they only turn to crime because the country government is corrupt and provides no money opputunities for them

[@flyawayblazing]

You don't even know who is and is not criminals. That's nazi rhetoric

[@maruftim]

what about the innocent ones though

[@duttybiggz]

As a Jamaican, I wish I would see something like this in Jamaica. What these human rights people never seem to get is, this is a new breed of criminal. Traditional crime-fighting techniques will not work!

[@melindaschlongdongfootlong3608]

Jamaica is a dump.

[@kenyalmb]

I think El Salvador and Jamaica should form political collaborations in effort to reduce violence.

[@melindaschlongdongfootlong3608]

@@kenyalmb Gross

[@brianboru62]

God picks His men,be patient👍

[@kenyalmb]

@@melindaschlongdongfootlong3608 Kid

[@gguatelli1]

Beautiful! Saludos desde Brasil

[@magu9841]

In my 30 years of life I have never see a president who cares so much for his country and people. Wow I’m honor to see that.

[@eskapadela]

Nayib Bukele has the support of 98% of the Salvadoran population.

[@jaguarandi2]

I have a bad feeling it's going to turn out terribly for El Salvador.

[@edwin32086]

@@jaguarandi2 not really it is what the majority of what the people want, it will end terrible if say usa meddles with the country as they have before

[@toxiflexx04]

@@edwin32086 yea, the us needs to stop putting its nose in foreign affairs that dont involve tge country directly

[@michele4356]

This President has sent a way for other President who have no balls well look now and take heed all you other countries with this problem Viva El Salvador President is Stupendous

[@mirrorreflection3479]

"They should come and take the gang members if they love them so much" This guy means business...

[@Love_N_Let_Live]

I'll take 5, I need some work done.

[@davidnelson5474]

Absolutely Awesome 👍

[@melaniemifsud7448]

So proud to see him stand up protecting people. Same as the mayor of Tijuana...she aint playing. Thats the humans it takes vs gangs who live souless

[@jza80king]

My parents are both from El Salvador and even though the US media portrays Nayib Bukele as this bad guy, he's made more positive changes in less than 3 years in office than the previous 5 corrupt Salvadoran administrations. The people of El Salvador overwhelmingly support him, it's the rich and corrupt that oppose him. I applaud Bukele with his handling of these roaches in the country.

[@onlythetruth4039]

What sort of Spanish name is that? Doesn't sound Spanish or Christian to me. Sounds more like African.

[@boxing1158]

Your return to El Salvador will be smoothly

[@stnyexotics7495]

@@onlythetruth4039 he has a bit of a middle eastern background.

[@CristianPerez-fw4ru]

@Juan Ocampo yes they think hate him but love him

[@michaelmaps2004]

@@onlythetruth4039 thought it sounded african too but then is he only supposed to have a christian name only?

[@mrsdashwood9700]

What a brave man. I hope he and his family stay safe. If only leaders all over the world were as brave and honorable as this man. The gang members are pure evil with absolutely no conscience.

[@MegaPishoo]

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@dragonhead5019]

He is the president, obviously he and his family is safe

[@lemonking3644]

*BIDEN TAKE NOTES ON HOW TO BE A STRONG LEADER*

[@antoniomartin5204]

@@dragonhead5019 umm you don’t know much about the countries south of Mexico huh?

[@dragonhead5019]

@@antoniomartin5204 I know Salvador is somewhere in Latin America And you guys are crypto freaks