El Salvador's mind-blowing gang purge 🤯

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.
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[@MidMo4020]

Anyone who thinks this is brutal, has never seen the footage of the things these people do..

[@SpruceMoose-iv8un]

Only downside is accidentally arresting people who have nothing to do with the gangs, hope they get their court date and get out, that being said, this is what Mexico needs.

[@dereksbooks]

​@@SpruceMoose-iv8un yeah I'm sure that some of those tattooed clowns are definitely innocent 😂

[@dudefrombelgium]

Exactly. It's just unspeakable. And imagine all the youth getting sucked into this gang life, getting drugged and turned into zombies. It's sad and it needs to be dealt with for the sake of future generations.

[@talianobbee3782]

@@SpruceMoose-iv8un That's part of it. You can't verify all of them but you can verify MOST of them. That's good enough.

[@roccosiffredi6900]

I saw a video of 4 women they slowly made into a pile of spare people parts.

[@MagnumOpusMAGI]

Salvadoreans are rejoicing!!! I think its easy to comment on human rights abuses when you live 2000 miles away in the suburbs and you never have to deal with these criminals.

[@vihreelinja4743]

yes. but what made it possible? a bad goverment and corruption. poor people rarely have choises for employment

[@Ty91681]

​​@@vihreelinja4743 in this world we only treat symptoms, not causes. It's like that across the board, from medicine to crime. There's a lot more money and power in NOT curing these problems for the powers that be.

[@mysteryY2K]

@@vihreelinja4743 you know what made MS13 possible? The US govt. look up the Salvadoran civil war and see who was funding what sides....

[@Birdman9999]

Yeah but imagine walking down the street… then all the sudden your put in with these guys… and your not a part of it… easy to say living anywhere what’s what… but that’s not what we’re talking about here.

[@mikeleone2699]

Yeah let’s get rid of that pesky “cruel and unusual” stipulation so we can really get to business. Wth

[@markvsblack1910]

As a Jamaican, these are the type of heavy-handed tactics that I believe is needed for crime when it's out of control. People who don't experience it themselves just don't get it. Bukele is a problematic leader for other reasons but his handling of his country's gang problem is praise-worthy.

[@moosepatil5946]

Building a new prison isn't the reason why they arrested 65,000 people...this isn't the answer. Check back in 3 years when all those guards need a bigger paycheck and those prison doors need servicing.

[@GrimNephilim]

​@@moosepatil5946your response makes absolutely 0 sense. "Building a new prison isn't the reason they arrested 65,000 people" literally means nothing and has no relation to anything the guy said.

[@joshb3704]

You know on Jamaica

[@schmingusss]

What happens when your asshole neighbor decides to get rid of you by making up a story that you're a gang member and calling the police?

[@dancemunki]

Draconian for sure and necessary

[@Ballsy_]

My Salvadorian coworker was emotional happy as he was able to finally visit his family in El Salvador after almost 3 decades of MS13 controlling his neighborhood. He said “it’s nice to be able to walk down the streets without the fear of being robbed or beaten”

[@cousinzeke4888]

Turns out, if you're actually serious about solving problems, they get solved.

[@johnanon658]

The brown shirts ended child prostitution in 2 weeks

[@thecaptain29]

This comment deserves more likes.

[@tynao2029]

There are no prisons left at all in Central or South America. All of the prison population and criminals in C. and South America have been released and smuggled into the USA through open borders. C and S America would never bother to house and pay for prisoners, when USA has an open border and giving them all free stuff to replace their own people

[@patrickhamelc1902]

They are not, this is still just a patch on the problem, doesn't get solve the root of the problem.

[@johnanon658]

@@patrickhamelc1902 wat is root?

[@nicholas6349]

I don’t think people realize just how bad these people are. They deserve this treatment.

[@paulster185]

65k people. I would bet that 10% is innocent.

[@wesleyburton5684]

We need to do this to American gangs now that we know it works

[@zakb7418]

@@paulster185 innocent gang member can kill people

[@ViperVenoM13]

​@@paulster185 their guilt is written on their skin. If yiu have gang tattoo yiu deserve worse than this prison.

[@paulster185]

@@ViperVenoM13 Not all of them have tattoos, they expose guys with tattoos to cameras because it raises approval. The same reason they didn't show up women prison.

[@mibli2935]

This is not "most criticized prison". It is the most admired prison, admired by anyone who wants to live peacefully

[@giovporto6475]

By the human rights groups and nato.they told bukele to stop regime exemption,who knows what they think they’re are ,I suspect they’re satanic and were just protecting them.

[@ricechido1089]

Only Americans complain Unironically lol

[@someone-ji2zb]

@@ricechido1089 Sadly true. The US crime rates are skyrocketing... and they still try to whine and cry about criminals being held accountable for their CHOICES.

[@damnationdan5253]

@@someone-ji2zb Anyone with a brain sees the US prison system CREATES criminals - and exists for PROFIT, NOT to make society safer

[@richardcranium5801]

Increases in the last few years but skyrocket is hyperbole. Crime rates have remained pretty steady since the late 90’s. You have no idea what things were like in the 70’s and 80’s haha

[@teeteeme5752]

This needs to be done in all countries affected by violent gangs that is making the community unsafe.

[@yeah____youdude.sorrymaam2298]

If the country wasn’t homogenous they would be called racist and labeled as such

[@MrSlacker104]

Just remember MS13 did not start in El-Salvador but in Los Angeles, CA the United States exported and even profited off that problem indirectly it is just the El-Salvador is another Latin speaking country that is starting to use simple revolutionary tactics. First the Anti-Austerity protestors in 2012 in Spain with their bottle rockets successfully driving police officers back. The Zapatistas used the internet to spread their message in 1999 Now Bitcoin with the Salvadorean president using that to rely on the nation's economy. If it wasn't for the Bitcoin he would have never pulled this off. Once upon a time the US Government in 2012? tried to label people who first invest in Bitcoin or any alternative currency as potential money launderers. Now Bitcoin is accepted to where in some convenience stores there are Bitcoin ATM machines. Bitcoin saved that Country!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hispanized countries are notorious for pulling off revolutionary acts!!!!!!!!!!!! they are the reasons why Black Lives Matter is bullshit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lightweightjive]

Here here

[@dannibarber5793]

And corrupt politicians

[@beaumershon3066]

As a resident of Central America, what a beautiful sight to see! Hope other countries try this as well. These gangs have ruled the land and terrorized the citizens far too long.

[@ollimekatl]

It actually hasn’t been that long, only since the civil war supported by US weapons etc, ended. Soldiers were created that were then let loose on the population. That civil war ended in 1992. These gangs were a menace by 2k. So no, it hasn’t been very long. Long I would say is criminal organizations having control over areas in NY city since the turn of the previous century. Now that’s long and still in place.

[@RainyDay6913]

Amen!

[@Stilo95]

Now politicians are doing it 😂

[@beaumershon3066]

@SaltyBrains lol, I knew you would be here to comment... absolutely amazing

[@bpompa1]

@@RainyDay6913 you font realize it do you they are just testing the boundaries so they can do it to you next

[@gregk.6723]

" Human rights " are intended for humans. Nice job El Presidente. !

[@proshunsarkar2033]

Indeed.

[@ray7177]

The government have declared MARSHALL LAW giving them UNLIMITED power! don't you understand what that means? you idiot !!!

[@-108-]

Absolutely.

[@massa6304]

Yes!!!!👏👏👏

[@mip0]

That is a very dangerous point of view, and probably one that you share with most of these gang members. You can support them being put in jail without thinking like that.

[@trippopolis]

Good job El Salvador. More countries need to adopt these practices.

[@spurdosparde554]

Every country should do this.

[@B0CAJUN10RS1995]

Bukele’s approval rating in El Salvador speaks for itself. The country is healing thanks to him

[@n91312]

He literally ruined the country by going all in on Bitcoin, possibly even causing this much violence

[@youtubeuser206]

@@n91312lmao ms13 and 18 street were around way before bukele

[@ddegn]

@@n91312 You better not travel to El Salvador. I doubt Bukele limits his brutality to only gang members. When a leader doesn't have to worry about the rule of law, it's easy for them to lock up people who criticize the leader.

[@destickert1307]

@@n91312 lol, most stupid comment ever this...

[@user-sz2px8pv3f]

​@@n91312 This isn't violence, darlin. This is justice. And it's an overall good.

[@mysteryY2K]

as a Salvadoran and Cali resident myself, I have seen both sides, and i'm afraid this is the only option we have left to get rid of these MS13 bastards and show them we are not playing around. long live 🇸🇻

[@professor_thunder]

As an American this is a beautiful thing. I wish we had such a great man of justice like your President. Long Live El Salvador.

[@mysteryY2K]

@@professor_thunder i agree with your sentiment but the current president in El Salvador is a bit of a sleazeball 🤣

[@John-jc4om]

You have the right to live in peace and if this is what it takes so be it stay safe I'll pray for you and your families and your fellow citizens ❤❤❤

[@mysteryY2K]

@@John-jc4om thank you very much 🤞

[@Adolfin80]

@@mysteryY2K No more than the ones that robbed and killed their own people. The ex-presidents from ARENA and FMLN. Thanks God no more FMLN and ARENA. Bukele 2024

[@boofriggityhoo]

I had many El Salvadorian coworkers who fled the violence they were subjected to due to these brutal gangs, who often target teens and innocent people. They were so overjoyed with what's been happening and even remarking that they intend on returning home. I think El Salvadorians have a lot to be proud of here, and it shows that being tough on crime is effective when in the right hands. I myself am even thinking of buying some land there if this stability continues over the next few years -- if not, then Chile. I would love to bring my business (and tax money) to hardworking people who care about their country and communities.

[@AM-dp9tv]

Same. My sisters mother in law fled the country after her youngest brother vanished into thin air, he was only 15 and they never saw/heard from him again. They can only guess he was murdered. My aunt also fled her country due to violence. Neither have been back in nearly 2 decades. I hope with things turning around as they are, they will one day be able to visit their homes again..

[@flicfan416]

you can admire a country without trying to extract from it. stay home.

[@boofriggityhoo]

@@flicfan416 Tell that to the immigrants who come to my country, devalue our wages and inflate our housing costs :) It can go both ways buddy; enjoy some authentic hamburgers, and don't be caught crying about a fraction of the immigration such countries bring to other places again

[@Oldsmobile69]

People don't understand how extreme the gang violence was. I don't even want to describe it here, but being stuck in a hell hole prison is 110% the correct place for these people.

[@user-rl1px9sp4f]

Simply salvadorans not El salvadorans .

[@LT3D]

Bukele is a hero. A man of vision and action. In a very short period of time he took one of the most dangerous nations and reformed it. That's what separates a leader from a politician.

[@kichigan1]

Gangs terrorized, raped, extort, kidnapped, controlled, and murdered us on a daily basis in El Salvador. Gangs were a nightmare for poor vendors in our corners; we could not move from one colonia to another without paying them or without risking the worst. Thank You Bukele for giving us a Country of Peace, Safety that leads to Prosperity.

[@lastword8783]

Im glad its working. Even in Afghanistan, the Taliban have restored law and order and corruption is basically gone. These American and western bleeding hearts don't understand these places and what needs to be done.

[@unclemandragon5670]

Hope things are getting better for you and your country bro

[@Interdiction]

They should have all faced true justice

[@ing.potkan8751]

Nazi Germany started the very same way, but it was about Jews and their power and money insted of gangs. I understand, that gang violence is something different. Seems kinda shady.

[@Serjo777]

Would you be saying the same if you (or your children, siblings, parents) were falsely accused and had to spend the rest of your life in those hell holes, without having done anything and without due process?

[@insight1256]

It is perplexing that human rights advocates and activists are up in arms over the harsh treatment of these reprobates…their silence was deafening when these gangs were terrorising the law abiding citizens of El Salvador. No feel good programs or rehabilitation works on these thugs. Lock them up and throw away the key.

[@verilyheld]

It's the rule. Bullies are allowed to bully, but targets must not ever, not ever, no never, strike back!

[@spidersinspace1099]

I say anyone who opposes these prisons should be arrested immediately and put in the same prisons as these sub human scum.

[@StoneCoolds]

It is not perplexing, they are doing exactly what they are meant to do, human rights watch and other ONGs are american agencies for oppression and control of their colonies, their role is to promote crime, violece, corruption and impunity to prevent country development Watch the journalist that taped the head of the mexicsn human rights watch talking with cartel members about kidnappings, beheadings, how he can get ride of the army in X areas so the cartels have room etc In south america they are call american subjugation agencies for a reason lol

[@TheSupriest]

"their silence was deafening" How do you measure that exactly?

[@Bob-kk2vg]

Yes, lock them up. Live in hovel. Buy bitcoin. Down with due process.

[@rodolfo5651]

I’m from Mexico. We have a president that pitches “hugs not bullets” and we have one of the most violent streets along with one of the most corrupt governments. Our beautiful country will be restored when we get a president like Bukele

[@pittsfieldbeast]

Complete respect and support for this much needed “purge”. Send a strong message, lock them up and don’t give them any unnecessary amenities. If you think this is cruel, watch their hundreds if not thousands of videos or torturing and brutally killing people. Some rival gang members, and others simply innocent people who don’t pay them off.

[@annuvynarawn392]

this is actually a very lenient treatment of the El Salvador Gangs. If you have bothered to find out what the gangs actually do (it is sickening and terrifying) then you would know that there is nothing short of execution to make up for their activities. I cannot tell you the details, not my job to give you even more nightmares, but the gangs are pure unadulterated evil.

[@angelalane1307]

I don't doubt it, I pray for El Salvador and her people.

[@Mortablunt]

I seen the cartels and Narcos up close it’s giving me a very dim view on drug users, and in my mind, completely changed my opinion on capital punishment, and is proof positive evil exist in the world. If these vermin were simply lined against the wall and mowed down, we all should celebrate. This isn’t a homeless runaway who stole a gas station sandwich because they were hungry, these are professional doers of evil.

[@Alidilman]

Yep even better death penalty

[@stephenswift9896]

@@Mortablunt Why drug users? I'm pretty sure many of these cartels aren't users as addicts are liabilities and get snuffed.

[@rsmetz88]

​@@Mortablunt Be careful judging everyone. One doctors script can make you an addict. As far as I'm concerned addicts and poor people are targeted for maximum profit. Everyday customers in a hole never to climb out until they die.

[@markeden767]

As an Australian This is fantastic El Salvador is showing the world you can return from tyranny to civility with the right leadership

[@bartfart3847]

right wing leadership. "Coolest Dictator in the World"

[@abrahammarquez6601]

Emphasis in right, as opposed to wrong.

[@peteryang8991]

I am in Australia. To be honest I still can't feel a bit piss that Scott Morris lost the election. (Still can't understand why) Scott Morris is hardcore against Xi jiping's bullying. And now with the labor party. F***Ing piss me off.

[@lostone9700]

They are showing the only thing that beats tyranny is benevolent tyranny.

[@gastonhitw720]

@@bartfart3847 yes right wing presidents are the best, you want more leftist dictators?

[@Samurai78420]

Happy for the people of El Salvador. I worked for years with dozens of them that had defected during their Civil war era. These guys here are incredibly frightening, and if you don't know the kinds of things they do to people - do yourself a favor and do not look it up. Bless the entire country. Hope things stay this way.

[@human_bot_]

Way to go El Salvador!! The citizens are finally getting the help they need!

[@pw9404]

You lose your civil rights when you take away others. Props to the El Salvadoran president for having a back bone and taking care of what needs to be done.

[@SkullKing11841]

How do you know all of them are gang members?

[@HungryLoki]

How does this apply to those who had their rights taken without ever having taken anyone's rights themselves?

[@BicycleFunk]

@@HungryLoki apparently just the same

[@elgerifico]

It's telling that "civil rights" and "human rights" advocates always cry crocodile tears for scum like this, but are deadly silent when these animals abuse, rape and murder their victims.

[@zbaschtian]

​@@elgerifico "they abused, raped and murdered first, so it's ok" is exactly the argument behind the Saw movies' serial killer. Main reason behind the Geneva Convention is to ensure your enemy won't rely on tactics that are impossible to recover in the long run. Forfeiting basic human decency is pretty hard to come back from, and it won't always be murderous gang members going into these jails once the problem is 'solved'. There are slower, multi-pronged solutions that ensure an easier recovery. Unfortunately, they don't involve crypto scams on a national scale.

[@joesatva]

Who would’ve thought that being tough on crime would actually reduce crime? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@cesarfernandez183]

That is very easy to deduce, there is no other way.

[@edyslavico3761]

Depends on what kind of crime. These guys are unapologetically evil and would make quick work of US hood gangs

[@JunkBondTrader]

@@cesarfernandez183 No other way, for El Salvador, perhaps. Perhaps. Canada has a very lenient judicial system, with relatively low crime. There is for sure other ways, but they aren't simple. They have to do with attitudes and behaviours ingrained into society.

[@codebasher1]

@@JunkBondTrader Sadly that crap doesn''t fly in a place where ruthless gangs are the law. It's good to see gang members receiving the same mercy they dish out to their innocent victims.

[@karadan100]

You can only reasonably be tough on crime if the people ordering the arrests aren't themselves corrupt.

[@jimfridas3170]

These thugs asked for it and they got it, society did not ask for them to destroy them or their families! This president is doing a fantastic job!

[@cliffordstanley2189]

How refreshing.Justice for a change. Justice means fair.

[@davidprice7162]

God bless the El Salvadoran president. From 100 homicides per 100k to 7.3. He saved his country. People can go out at night, tourists are now safe, and business owners no longer get extorted.

[@wolfumz]

It is amazing what you can accomplish simply by trying. I wonder why this didn't happen sooner? The economy of El Salvador will grow rapidly without the gangs

[@wolfumz]

@Don Juan let's not ignore the fact that the government secretly negotiated with the cartel, which happens in every latin american country. They are trading better conditions in the prisons for keeping the murder rate down.

[@Babidi111]

@@TheInfidel_SlavaUA - They deserve some of the loot with how great of a job they did and how brave they were to join the fight against groups that would most certainly feed them to their own children if they had the chance!

[@weaponizedglitter69]

Congratulations El Salvador. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@NoName-bh8gk]

Really shows you how easily it is to sweep the trash into a hole.

[@lots3799]

If you want to.😏

[@ryanwatterson4038]

This won't have been easy ffs

[@mariakitty7859]

Felicitaciones sr presidente Bukele x cuidar a su país de tanta violencia Los de Derechos Humanos tendrían q aplaudir x su modo de proteger a su pueblo x brindar seguridad Lo saludo desde Argentina

[@quillian100bogof2]

I smile when I watch these videos, not because these animals are getting treated as they deserve but knowing the victims and their families are watching justice in action. I hope it gives them some kind of closure for their loss and trauma.

[@user-td1me4tv3u]

I would make all the prisoners wear pink jumpsuits.

[@dimex3362]

This is amazing. As a dude that grew up on the gang ridden streets of LA, this is exactly what needs happen in America.

[@stoneageman18]

This happens at Guantanamo Bay.

[@mjvillao52]

America? You probably trying to say The USA, America is a Continent

[@dimex3362]

@@mjvillao52 well if you’re going to be like that… it’s “you’re” and you’re welcome for that incredibly insightful information, obvious guy.

[@thevault5828]

@@mjvillao52 “America” refers to the United States of America. North America and South America are individual continents. When referring to both, it’s referred to in the plural form” the Americas”… I see this confusion a lot among Hispanics.

[@saidaalvarado2168]

@@mjvillao52 well blame usa for feeling superior to all the countries in the americas

[@CracknDFlesh26]

As a Salvadoreño we are in full support of President Bukele🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻

[@CracknDFlesh26]

@@Carbon_Fiber the market on bitcoin goes up and down but majority use USD

[@eagle032170]

​@@Carbon_Fiber Just a small percent is against, most of them for political reason because they are the opposition against Bukele. The other part that don't use it is because they don't know what Bitcoin is, that doesn't mean they are against, but the Corporate Media intentionally mislead the info because is bad for the reasons you described. The survey they use at the beginning of the implementation of the crypto in the country more than a year ago, said that the 70% of the people don't know what Bitcoin is. The solution is education but the media manipulate the data.

[@walterkersting9922]

Suppose you don’t support Bukeli? Suppose you bad mouth bitcoin? Or strong arm tactics? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not sad to see ms13 and the other animals where they belong; but a government that can give you everything has the power to take away everything.…

[@marzblackbannerz6278]

Good for elSalvador..strength and courage and prosperity to the decent hard working ppl of that country..and respect to elSalvadorian Women who give birth to Men like this President. Love from Lebanon ❤

[@eyestoenvy]

What kills me is that there are plenty here in the good old USA no less, that have the gall to criticize these measures "El Salvador" has taken when indeed there are THOUSANDS of innocent people dying in our city streets across the land on the count of the very same circumstance. Right here in the USA, where criminals are now being allowed to walk scot-free without bail, and occasionally without charge(s), on the count of some of the most asinine criminal reform laws known to man! And leaving the honest citizen, our kids, our elderly, our tourists a sitting ducks to prey upon. I applaud el "Presidente Bukele" and the people of "El Salvador" on their newly found peace! This American is envious of your leader and your resolve, BRAVO!

[@Vladishit_Putler]

To those concerned about "human rights", be reminded that these are MS gang members, they gave up on humanity long ago, when they decided to join gangs that traffic, kidnap, torture, extort, murder, butcher and torture. Let's not pretend that now all the sudden these people deserve to be treated as humans.

[@rudert56]

These are not humans therefore they should have no rights.

[@josephstalin6647]

Good comment one thing to add Putler is awesome and beglinsky is lame

[@icyboi4793]

I’m of the opinion that this should be the treatment of all gang in any country or just murderers in general

[@martinusv7433]

Yep, they've voluntarily revoked their status as humans by deciding to join a criminal gang. The right to humane treatment is everyone's birthright, but gang members obviously spit on that right, so let them get a taste of their own remedy (if they need it so desperately) 👍

[@TheSupriest]

At what age did they decided to join gangs? Because a vast majority of them are children when they are recruited by gangs to earn some money. It is really the easy path to demonize people so we don't have to treat them as human being, and most importantly that prevents to ask the difficult questions about economics inequalities, school fundings, access to medical care, family planning centres, etc,. And I won't even talk about the fact that the US holds a great responsability in the thrive of MS13 and others, by sending gang members by the thousands in Salvador years ago with no concern of the consequences for this poor country. Also, when you start treating people as animals, considering them as sub humans, you have a great chance of becoming like them. We have seen that in numerous occasions through history in the carceral systems around the world, from the goulags to Abu Ghraib. you resolve the problem for some times, and then the prisonners become more violent, more mentally unstable. If there is no rehabilitation programm at all, nothing to do, you will have a very serious problem on your hands in the long term. Also there is the problem of people being arrested while innocents, because in a perpetual state of emergency the police can arrest anyone solely based on suspicions and denunciation. And people have no recourse whatsoever. I'd like to remind you that this kind of practice was widely used in Iraq by the American army, which ultimately led to the radicalization of prisoners.

[@robertfontaine3650]

This is a little frightening on one hand but long overdue on the other. You cannot allow criminals to run your country. Mexico should be taking notes.

[@Janzer_]

**mexico has taken the notes and used them to wrap up fentanyl**

[@jozephvoorheez2760]

@@Janzer_ Mexico is not in the clear yet and has a lot of work to do still. Cartels still hold power

[@oneminutereviews25]

It will take a very strong politician to fight the corruption in Mexico sponsored by the gangs

[@FloridaGirl-]

Problem is the cops are crooked too.

[@insanity6829]

NOW the USA should take heed cuz this is where these creeps are coming!!

[@bluewizzard8843]

Really impressive work considering the extremely violent history of this country. Here is a president that actually does his work. Congratulations.

[@emmmoo8631]

Not sure what "civil rights" has to do with thug gang members?

[@chrissegee]

Wait you mean actually arresting criminals somehow slows down crimes……🤯🤯🤯

[@omniscience9631]

California: " how is this possible?! It must be a machination made by the right!"

[@im-un-fragile]

Shocker, right?

[@m14wdotcom]

65000 people is likely bigger than the size of their army. These criminals don't look like they can't defend themselves. I wouldn't call them criminals...

[@mrkiky]

@@omniscience9631 Surely the reason they commit crime is because they're oppressed. We should be MORE lenient with them, maybe they will stop.

[@youtubearepussys7530]

No way! What manner of sorcery is this?

[@chriscilia7555]

What human rights abuses ??!! This is a fantastic job. Honest and law-abiding citizens have the right to lead a normal life which is not ravaged by these criminals. Big well done to the forces of the law

[@ellengran6814]

There is a pattern in US/Western history. Colonization, coups, supply of money/weapons to those in support of Western Big Businesses , sanctions etc (= let ordinary people suffer and Big Businesses get rich). Next there is a call for human rights.

[@Standoffmuffin]

This channel is known for its soft takes.

[@Kamilledavid]

Next up, political prisoners.

[@peteryang8991]

This is because most world leaders are still Baby Boomer generation. And the boomer generation is also the hippie generation. But the younger generation come after the boomers are f***ing hard core. Not just El Salvador. Same is happening in Ukraine with Zelenskyy. Putin made all the right move except he didn't expect Zelenskyy to be f***ing crazy. But to Putin's defense, he never dealt with a millennial leader before and the boomer leaders he is used to dealing with are soft. Even in Finland with Sanna Marin, Sanna Marin is a girl and she is still hardcore

[@F_Yale]

Only paedophiles and criminals call this an abuse of human rights.

[@mirsad7]

my utmost respect and appreciation for President Nayib bukele

[@joshuamidwood4600]

This is exactly how U.S prisons should be.

[@pi5tolpete989]

We have a supermax prison

[@calbudd2838]

All I have to say is Bravo, Mr Presidente Nayib Bukele. Well done on bringing law and order to your nation.

[@EcceHomo1088]

…criminals usually wear masks right…? It looks like the cartels ARE the police…

[@leroyhaynes8593]

You realize he’s arresting a lot of innocent people, right?

[@shacktime]

@@leroyhaynes8593Let’s see your source for that claim.

[@victorsierra4918]

@@leroyhaynes8593 I think the gangs make it easy with the tattoos. If you arrested everyone in that country with a 13 or 18 tattoo there is a 100% chance you didn't get anyone innocent.

[@tynao2029]

There are no prisons left at all in Central or South America. All of the prison population and criminals in C. and South America have been released and smuggled into the USA through open borders. C and S America would never bother to house and pay for prisoners, when USA has an open border and giving them all free stuff to replace their own people

[@HL-tg3sv]

I talked to a woman from El Salvador, the other day, here in the US. She said the gangs demand money from small-businesspeople, and if you don’t pay them, they will kill your entire family - sometimes over just $300. She said her family lost two small businesses, and she has been afraid to return to El Salvador to visit them due to the lack of security. However, she said that now it’s a little bit better. She also mentioned the new prison.

[@jesseppee7763]

That’s wonderful news and we need that kind of tough on crime laws here in the United States of America 🇺🇸

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

@@jesseppee7763 Biden will never let that happen he's as bad as the criminals

[@kingghidorah5213]

Just a little bit better? I looked at the statistics and the crime rate is 45 times as low as it was in 2015 that is HUGE

[@omniscience9631]

Ah yes, everyday México right there. Govt does nothing of course, because they are sometimes small groups of gang members that indeed destroy businesses and attack people over money they demand.

[@shacktime]

@@jesseppee7763The US incarcerates more citizens than any nation on Earth and in all of history. And by a significant margin. This despite the fact that China and India EACH have more than 4x our population. The US is also one of the few nations to still have the death penalty and part of an even smaller club that sentences minors to death. I suggest you look up the other countries. It’s not exactly flattering company to be in. Every single country with high crime and violence has one universal constant in common: institutionalized poverty. Look up the crime rates in countries that have livable minimum wages, whether by government mandate or trade union negotiations.

[@leviticus5363]

Good 👍! It’s about time someone took control and fixed the problem, the world needs to do the same!

[@ricardopena3061]

Great job bravo Mr president Bukele

[@jiiig8667]

What abuse they may get in this prison is nothing compared to the abuses to the public.

[@peteryang8991]

Because, most of the world is still run by boomers. And boomer is the hippie generation. This is what happens when you got a bunch of hippies in charge. For example, soaring crime rate due to defund the police

[@henryshockem9242]

They need little taste of their own medicine...

[@lordofreason549]

Correct. They more than earned all of it.

[@zedrhyx1788]

they wil not get abuse cause their fellow gangs are with them alot of them pretty sure if the poke them hard enough the will bite

[@misterdashss]

You are aware that the US prison system is basically legal slavery right?

[@craigwest4741]

Good to see and who cares about their human rights , the gangs didn't care about the victims human rights.

[@bayersbluebayoubioweapon8477]

Which is great and all, but you’re serving to radicalize and train gang members by creating this prison.

[@redwolfexr]

As long as YOU don't get mistaken for a gangster... life sentence because you pissed off a cop somewhere. "200 days without a murder" -- bet that doesn't include police murdering people. You don't get compliant gangers by half measures. They are compliant because its death not to.

[@craigwest4741]

@RWXR gang tattoos says it all. Plenty of kidney to harvest their.

[@redwolfexr]

@@craigwest4741 you think only guys with gang tattoos are being arrested... how.. naïve. They highlighted those guys for the camera.

[@mrbald9537]

@@redwolfexr If thats what it takes to make the country safe it's a evil necessary for good. Being soft on crime never works it always backfires because suprise criminals will take advantage of it.

[@jayfrancis3158]

Hard core criminals should never be free to commit more atrocities.

[@csealand]

All countries Need to do this. Wrong doing needs to be punished

[@johnburn872]

Very proud of this country. Insanely hard to turn things around in your country

[@tynao2029]

There are no prisons left at all in Central or South America. All of the prison population and criminals in C. and South America have been released and smuggled into the USA through open borders. C and S America would never bother to house and pay for prisoners, when USA has an open border and giving them all free stuff to replace their own people

[@mattglasgow4383]

Violent criminals need to be arrested and imprisoned EVERYWHERE, only when the scourge of society is gone can society start to blossom.

[@wodens-hitman1552]

I wish they would treat the filth like this in England but too many do gooders

[@christopia4936]

​@@wodens-hitman1552 100%. All those clowns running round stabbing randoms trying to make a name for themselves.. Lock them up and lose the key.

[@bloodyidit4506]

It's not gonna turn around like you think and the laws used to make this possible will be abused for generations. Mass corruption in leadership led to this, it will not stop so easily. There will be hell of a different sort. The gangs needed to go, but a new gang will likely take their place in government. Mexico has no chance to recover unless their government is actually willing to let go of their power after this is done. It will not.

[@toxicavenger7073]

Wtf do you expect them to do with some of the most notoriously dangerous cold blooded killers, Grapists(silent G),kidnappers,gangsters!? Treat them like the savage monsters they are!

[@Janzer_]

for too long their kind were allowed to do whatever they wanted

[@AgentSquiddy]

Hey I want grapes ! Man I didn't know they were so illegal though!

[@assasain999]

We're all adults here, you can just say rapists bro... this isn't middle school.

[@Mr7ich7]

​@@assasain999 KZbin likes to censor that word I'm afraid

[@martiansarepunk]

​@PHom. Can you inform the folks at YT of this development?

[@TheUntypicalGerman]

Making your country safe to live for your people is one of the responsibilities of the leader. Happy for El Salvador! Criminals need harsher punishments to make newcomers think twice.

[@jeffburger2782]

This guy should run for US President

[@protapanzer8752]

Anyone who have ever been to El Salvador, knows this was and is necessary. True of all of C. America.

[@CryptocurrencyInsider]

Right, other countries would’ve shot these gangsters. At least they still get to live, unlike their victims.

[@tracym8952]

They wanted to bring hell so the government has provided them an area where they can safely be demonic away from good people

[@AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp]

And Mexico

[@MysticalJessica]

@@CryptocurrencyInsider Yeah the US is the one to speak. Police over there shoot people only over suspicion of having a gun just because someone called 911 and said so!

[@mikemiller659]

Their coming to the USA thanks to the Left and biden

[@j.p.holiday8899]

I'm an American in the suburbs, and I'm certainly not criticizing y'all. Good for you guys. God Bless.

[@Sjrick]

You didnt need to say you were an American. The 'Y'all' gave it away

[@j.p.holiday8899]

@@Sjrick Lol. Fair enough.

[@demetreeburyyou1217]

@@j.p.holiday8899 beware of organized gangstalking !!!!!

[@mikeykostelny6817]

We need your policies here in California desperately it would help alot thank you for doing God's work

[@jpsmusicandmore5457]

Human rights groups go to their gated homes. The people of El Salvador are getting safety. Go government go

[@Lordradost]

I've read a few dozen stories from El Salvadorians, the one more gruesome or tragic and unimaginable than the next. I found myself haunted for a few days, running imaginings of those stories in the back of my head. ... Only to see "human rights activists" and other empty headed virtue grifters complain and excuse the monsters and horrors.

[@HungryLoki]

Rules for thee but not for me. Typical, you'll probably excuse any sort of extra-judicial bullshit, until lit hits you or yours. It's always the same bullshit.

[@tynao2029]

There are no prisons left at all in Central or South America. All of the prison population and criminals in C. and South America have been released and smuggled into the USA through open borders. C and S America would never bother to house and pay for prisoners, when USA has an open border and giving them all free stuff to replace their own people

[@theangrycanuck8331]

​@@HungryLoki you'll excuse any violence, no matter how brutal, commited by criminals. Until it hits you and yours.

[@ronnonyabizness5240]

@@HungryLoki Your comment doesn't fit the context of the story at all, I'm not sure you even understand the video. Did you just copy/paste another comment thinking it was cool and smart?

[@LuckyCharms777]

@@HungryLoki Ah, but the rules apply to them too, and anybody else who joins a gang. It’s hypocritical that people like you who want to interpret the Constitution rather than accept it as written, and want parts of it removed and other things added, are the same people who complain about “extra-judicial” actions. You don’t care about extra-judicial, you’re just upset that it’s not about things you support.

[@Aldornas]

El Salvador is a first world country now. I'm excited to visit.

[@thepandemicfiles9331]

I wish our politicians would do this in the United States !

[@fdsgfsdggsdfgfsdg2152]

Much respect to this young president

[@rudyschwab7709]

Nowadays, I don't automatically assume "human rights advocates" are actually human rights advocates. Too many seem interested in perpetuating the crisis rather then actually doing something useful toward solving the problem.

[@stephen4121]

They're usually lawyers. So in their interest to keep it going

[@asatrv]

I actually think they mean well. Most of them are too young or unexperienced to have witnessed what humans are capable of. A lot of them come around later in life.

[@RauchenWir]

@@asatrv Honestly, I think it's just empathy without thinking it through. These former gang bangers look absolutely pathetic in that promo video. My heart almost goes out to them...until I remember what these people are and what they've done. And I think of how this is widely supported by the people of El Salvador; who am I to tell them what their situation is? This will also have massive benefits, assuming it ultimately cripples these gangs, for the US's crime rate. I just hope anyone innocent caught up in this can get out.

[@SethTaylor1]

@@RauchenWir Well that's the issue isn't it, they have no way of getting out even if completely innocent.

[@idrinktapwater6174]

@@RauchenWir They feel good from their own opinions. It's not empathy, it's narcissism. They wouldn't lift a finger for people they know but seeing a murderer on a screen makes their heart's melt. You have to earn those tattoos they wear, ink means blood spilled.

[@GTH321]

We should be taking notes, this is how you get it done. Bravo save your country from these terrorists.

[@richardbennett4027]

We need to do this in the U.S. !!!!

[@justsayin4486]

God Bless El Salvador! A great example for the world to follow!!

[@philliphall5198]

I agree

[@tynao2029]

There are no prisons left at all in Central or South America. All of the prison population and criminals in C. and South America have been released and smuggled into the USA through open borders. C and S America would never bother to house and pay for prisoners, when USA has an open border and giving them all free stuff to replace their own people

[@no1salty]

As Carl Elias once said: "Our justice system rests on the fact we treat our criminals better than they treated their victims"

[@m14wdotcom]

In fact, you all care more about the victim to bully the criminal than you care about preventing to have victims, to not have criminals... Try to guess who is the most sadistic in the Karpman triangle...

[@mg976]

Bukelle the best of the best.. Bravo.! RESPECT!

[@marcosmartinez5316]

Perhaps the greatest President in the history of Central America, Make Bukele King now!!

[@pikeman6774]

Never fails these “human rights groups” helping the criminals.

[@kingghidorah5213]

For real and they didn't give a fucktabout the hundreds of weekly murders

[@steven-vn9ui]

Unbelievable isn't it! These guys knew what they were doing. They waived their rights by doing it. Fuck em

[@paintingwithbilly2092]

Human rights groups are criminals. Don't let the name fool you

[@delckin963]

I mean, that's kinda the whole point... It's like free speech, it's the speech that people don't like that needs protecting.

[@pikeman6774]

@@delckin963 That makes no sense… It’s the whole point for human rights groups to defend people who are slaughtering actual regular innocent civilians…. But we should protect their speech because of “principles” lmao It’s nothing like free speech…

[@1Conquistador]

I was just there, army units, police, security guards everywhere, all armed with rifles/shotguns... No attitude, they were all nice & answered my questions. Sense of the mood of the people is good, everyone was nice & helpful, going about their business & working. I was walking around in suit & tie, day & night, never felt scared or uncomfortable... we can use this tactic in Chicago!

[@vladoserfel]

I am with you brother. Lived in Chicago for 17 years. Now i live in Mchenry

[@bellagirlgirl8827]

Can we clean out the gangs in Calif?

[@mustbetuesday3982]

When Chicago doesn’t clean out the gangs you have to ask “Cui Bono”?

[@francoisarseneault3142]

@@mustbetuesday3982

[@Mikesorrento3344]

We can use this in every democrat run city.

[@mlopez4546]

🍻 Presidente Bukele

[@adambuss654]

Sends a very clear message that gangs aren't worth it. Maybe if this is maintained for a few years so a generation or two could finish school without their threats, we might see a shift in perspective as gangs not being the only way, and that is the only real way to kill their grip on society.

[@aaronlopez492]

Nice job President Bukele, the maras in El Salvador had been terrorizing the people and no one did a thing about it either because they were afraid or because they were in on it. Well, this is a very good beginning. Muchos aplausos y Felicidades. May God richly bless you and the people of El Salvador. 👏✝️

[@sowhat2727]

Allies are helping Allies :)) Stay tuned. Much coming worldwide. Guess who is behind it all????

[@Skbenc94]

​@@sowhat2727americaaaaaaa

[@helioroberto3318]

Congrat's Mr Bukele.

[@jamiegriffiths3939]

I give the president praise for having the resolve to try stop gang violence and make El Salvador a safer country. All the human right activists are just letting the violence continue . They should go and live amongst the El Salvador people and be subjected to the same as the local good people endure and than see if they still want to protect these criminals

[@frikkievarkpiel5854]

Heart warming to see this.

[@jamie9877]

​@SaltyBrains Maybe take your first world privilege and go watch something else. South American countries and their people have been suffering too long and unfortunately this is the only solution currently available.

[@jamperTotal]

​@SaltyBrains couldn't agree more, that's why I'm against the death penalty or any punishment other than incarceration, we never know 100% if someone is guilty unless we literally have "objective" proof like a video/photograph and obviously that can be faked too. But all that doesn't matter, "criminals" need to be punished severly as long as it doesn't affect me directly I guess

[@terrymullins9772]

@@jamie9877 why don't they fight the government then, not there own people who are suffering.

[@mannidennis1031]

As a Black American, i support this president 💯%He’s doing his job and doing it well. Wish Biden would take some notes

[@karimshebeika8010]

@@jamie9877 but you are aware that it is a slippery slope, arent you?

[@JamesFAFOCreel]

We need a president like him in the U.S. 👏👏👏 .

[@tracym8952]

We do not need a dictator in the USA. He has done a good job though.

[@danielgreensides8463]

You really do I've never seen the USA so screwed up I feel so bad for my friends there lately

[@livelyupmyself1]

Yeah I’m glad I moved to Australia, but I really feel bad for my home country. It’s just getting worse and worse over there.

[@jonathanvega9402]

you do have guantanamo,,,so,....

[@guiltazaour2871]

the east is becoming the west the vice versa, so get out of usa before that

[@takemyhandarg.3023]

Bukele es un héroe y punto.

[@alvinxunjieang7356]

I would seriously consider going to El Salvador for travel and tourism now. Wouldnt have changed my mindset without this drastic government measures

[@IndigoCosmic]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 A president who actually cares about the safety of his people. I love this. More country leaders need to follow suit (cough cough Mexico 🇲🇽 cough cough USA 🇺🇸). The people of El Salvador should be able to live in peace and safety!

[@Nightmareman3]

​@markpacheco443 It's plain to see , you are even smarter. So smart I can't take it.

[@bayoak]

The problem in Mexico is the cartels and local, state and federal government are all profiting from the drug trade and cartel members are hard to spot as they don't have their cartel affiliation tattooed all over their faces. In the US the problem would be that it would appear highly racialized, and images of black and brown bodies bring processed by white prison guards would not sit well with the public. Yes, we have crime in the US but nowhere near the level of brutality that the Maras unleashed on the people of El Salvador. The Mexican cartels, while also brutal and sadistic, tend to target eachother and sadly even the families of rival cartels, but the avg Mexican is not being hacked up and dissolved in acid for no reason by the cartels.

[@Nightmareman3]

@bayoak It disgusts me how so many American's jacked up hyper sensitive emotions rule over common sense and life and death. They're too simple minded for their own good. The media owns them.

[@santiagobenites]

Congratulations to Mr. Bukele for not only realizing that drastic measures need to be undertaken to rid the streets of the plague of gang warfare, but for following through and dealing with it in a direct and effective manner. Politicians all over North America need to take note!

[@mattglasgow4383]

I think it was Wendover productions who made a great video on this he said something like, “If the Salvadorians want to democratically elect a dictator for the betterment of their country, let them do that. It is not the place of the West to harp on them for making a safer country for themselves. Some rights in America are not protected in El Salvador, therefore it is unfair to attribute constitutional rights here to there.

[@Greg-yu4ij]

Good for El Salvador, however you are on the clock. Every month this state of emergency continues is another month closer to a totalitarian state, and then all the citizens will be in a prison. As for the prisoners, you should be able to start moving the less dangerous ones to work farms and giving them privileges. If they have no path back to society you might as well end them now because if they ever get out…

[@marcelomarcelo514]

@@Greg-yu4ij They should be ended, this rabid fiends have gone to the point of making mass graves, disemboweling people alive and even practicing cannibalism, they shouldn't ever be allowed to see the sun again

[@chory1827]

We wait for Mexico now. But I guess they would need a whole city prison to do that.

[@jesterapp]

Lol it should be patently obvious to any thinking person that the feral Aztecs south of the US border require authoritarianism for stability. The Lockian principles of a modern republic are as alien to them as clean drinking water.

[@abemontes2518]

Yes, i believe criminals should be treated this way. They felt no pity (the criminals) or compassion for those people they destroyed and the families who had to deal with the pain of the aftermath.

[@Automedon2]

It's about time that the decent people who are trying to live decent lives take back the world from the people who are doing the opposite

[@chairmankaga2821]

Finally, criminals treated as the scum they are.

[@conspiracytherapist1869]

No mercy for these criminals! Absolutely none!!!

[@jeffbrownstain]

We'll remember that when you steal a candy bar from the gas station when next months rent check bounces. You'll get three hot meals a day behind bars, if you're lucky.

[@conspiracytherapist1869]

@@SaltyBrains No mercy!

[@conspiracytherapist1869]

@@SaltyBrains I will never put myself in that situation.

[@FriendlyPerson-zb4gv]

@SaltyBrains clown

[@remi009340]

​@SaltyBrains "A percentage of them are completely innocent" A SMALL percentage forsure. You have to look at the bigger picture and weigh into consideration the much larger percentage of people that aren't being killed indiscriminately by the majority of these gang members because they aren't still running around the streets. I know personally I would rather be innocent and locked up for life as that small percentage than I don't know.... being set on fire and dismembered by one of these guys after they abuse and murder your family and make you watch. Just don't get MS13 tattoos all over your body and you should be fine... statistically of course. No matter what jail in the whole world there will always be someone who's actually innocent and still locked up. It comes with the territory.

[@rodrigoalmanza66]

If you feel sorry for these human beings who chose crime as a way of living then you can adopt, sponsor and support them.

[@aidenschvatkok5732]

I feel sorry for anyone who was not a criminal but imprisoned anyway with no trial to prove their innocence. That being said, I can’t imagine what life for the innocent people of El Salvador was prior to the purge. The pure brutality of these gangs against common citizens could definitely be described as terrorism

[@abdulqudz89]

respect for 🇸🇻 and for nayib bukele.

[@fishingbob8374]

Best part of the weekend! Thank you again MR.

[@emmanuelmunchies]

Can Mexico please do this to the cartels? They're ruining the country.

[@bigbeartanner]

Cartels are basically a army. Cartels own a lot of hotels and other tourist businesses. It would never happen

[@Interdiction]

The US first starting with the Senate

[@user-qv4nu9zo9k]

Mexico would never , never uses their army or do anything to stop cartel situations

[@epicpancho5459]

Ya when the CIA gets out the way then the cartels are done.

[@garvindean6443]

Cartels in Mexico are to powerful I don't think even the army could handle them

[@cliffordstanley2189]

Young President. A great perspective of policy to get to the nub of the problem.

[@flipinflop5985]

if this wasn't done the country would of been the same 50 years later or if not worse, this will harm some people short term but in the future the country will grow

[@mymagicsigns]

This gives me hope in the world! This should be the treatment for all the people that destroy others lives and wellbeing!

[@Art-lp6gj]

@@SaltyBrains for the inmates that dont have 18 and 13 and wierd demonic gang shit tatted on them. yes your probably right. but look at the previous murder rates.. they had so many small brained criminals to get out of the way the best option was to just gather them all up. show me one "innocent" guy without gang tattoos..

[@Fissan_Poulsen]

@SaltyBrains And by not doing this an even greater percentage of innocent people will die in the streets.

[@mymagicsigns]

​@@SaltyBrains We all have a choice! There is no excuse! We do it with our own hands, excuses are for cowards and thieves!

[@mymagicsigns]

@@SaltyBrains Choosing to hurt someone is not innocence. Because of people like you that see crime as an innocent thing.

[@nessfinesse575]

So Politics😂

[@DespicableDemon]

You can feel the presence of these gangs in LA, I think the El Salvadorian president has done some godawful things, but cracking down on gangs and labelling them as terrorists, is a right step for El Salvador. Heard so many horror stories from that country, I hope the citizenry can rest easier. I just worry about the amount of power their government is taking, something needs to keep them in check that they don't go too far and start punishing citizens if it ever comes to that.

[@Crafty-One]

This president is a hero. After decades of a failed country, he turned things around. He should be celebrated.

[@ramonchinea4349]

This is exactly what needs to be done!! Purge these gangs out of society!!!! Once and for all.

[@mikef.1000]

Well, the govt. had better pay attention to what might want to pop up in the gang's place, and why...

[@franciscarroll7100]

Imagine being a fully grown adult and still in a gang 😆

[@marcoAKAjoe]

lol

[@JohnDoe-bt9qp]

Imagine not being an anti-semite

[@andrewsmith5198]

​@@JohnDoe-bt9qp that's a good thing. Nobody likes those people either lol

[@meghancass3187]

@@andrewsmith5198 You got that backwards I think. It's you people.

[@JohnDoe-bt9qp]

@Christopher Jacobs I am anti-semite because I know

[@forknspon]

Imagine fighting for rights for these kind of people. Yikes.