On the night of March 30, a counterterrorism operation carried out by the United States in partnership with El Salvador resulted in the transfer of 17 violent criminals linked to the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 organizations.
A video posted by Nayib Bukele himself on X shows the arrival of the prisoners and their transfer to CECOT, El Salvador’s most secure maximum-security prison.
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Among those detained are individuals accused of murder and other crimes.
With the stated goal of protecting the American people, the President of the United States has officially designated Tren de Aragua and MS-13 as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. This move allows for stronger actions against members of these groups and marks a significant step in the fight against transnational crime.
“These criminals will no longer terrorize our communities and citizens,” said a U.S. government spokesperson.
The U.S. government also expressed gratitude to President Nayib Bukele and the government of El Salvador for their exceptional cooperation and shared commitment to combating international organized crime and terrorism.
Source and images: X @nayibbukele. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
