Nayib Bukele

A recent report from a Salvadoran human rights group reveals that Bukele's crackdown on gangs has reshaped the country's prison system, with officials now exploiting detainees' families for profit through extortion.

With more than 800 Intepol red notices currently in circulation, El Salvador has four times as many active alerts as Argentina, the second-highest country in the region

Some experts are criticizing a report issued by the Donald Trump administration over its claims regarding El Salvador

Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat in the House Oversight Committee, demanded answers from the Trump administration over reports about a secret pact between President Donald Trump and Salvadoran counterpart Nayib Bukele regarding a secret pact to release MS-13 leaders in the U.S.

The U.S. State Department appeared to nod to indefinite reelection in El Salvador, saying "the decision to make constitutional changes is theirs"

The party of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele approved changes to the Constitution to allow indefinite presidential reelection

Over 200 Venezuelan men who were sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador were sent back to their home country earlier this week. Now, they are telling their stories.

Several Venezuelan migrants repatriated as part of a recent prisoner exchange between the United States and Venezuela have accused Salvadoran authorities of torture, sexual abuse, and other mistreatment

In a portion of the interview, Biden said: "I would pick up the phone and call the president in El Salvador and say, you either f—ing send them back or I'm going to f—ing invade"

El Salvador has formally stated that legal custody of over 130 Venezuelan migrants detained in its maximum-security prison remains with the United States

Kilmar Abrego Garcia detailed the ordeal he went through while at El Salvador's infamous CECOT prison. He alleged "severe mistreatment" and "psychological torture"

The Trump administration quietly dropped charges against several MS-13 members earlier this year despite despite promising to crack down on the criminal organization, according to a new report

The Trump administration is reportedly willing to drop charges to MS-13 leaders despite promising to prosecute them during both of his terms.

Nayib Bukele has come to be known as the face fighting against gang violence and justice. However, a new ProPublica investigation reveals that image may be misleading.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele mocked the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he was released from a local prison and returned to the U.S.

The former president of El Salvador's national assembly, reportedly familiar with gang negotiations, is awaiting deportation from the U.S. as Nayib Bukele's alleged deals with criminal organizations come under increased scrutiny

Critics are accusing the Trump administration of trying to dismiss charges against a MS-13 leader to deport him and prevent him from revealing dealings between Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and the gang

The lobbying efforts by governments like El Salvador and Argentina span requests for trade deals, military support, energy investments, and diplomatic access

Lutnick's connection to Tether emerged during his January 2025 confirmation hearings, when Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns around his "ability to put the interests of the American people ahead of financial interests"

Costa Rica plans to expand its maximum-security capacity from 80 to 1,000 inmates and begin construction of a $35 million prison inspired by El Salvador's model.

A gang leader revealed to a Salvadoran outlet the agreements reached with President Nayib Bukele to help propel him to power and keep him there

The Salvadoran government reportedly offered the Trump administration a 50% discount on the fee it charges to hold U.S. deportees in exchange for finding and deporting nine MS-13 members

Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to say whether the Trump administration has made a formal request to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador

U.S. lawyer Kerry Kennedy said Salvadoran authorities prevented her from meeting with Venezuelan deportees she represents. Later, a prominent human rights organization said its offices were raided

Notorious conspiracy theorist Alex Jones recently changed his tune in regards to the Trump administration's deportation plans for U.S. citizens, criticizing them for being "unconstitutional"

Democratic lawmakers say they will keep traveling to El Salvador to focus on defending due process and the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Salvadoran leader, who was hosted at the White House last week, said that "all the Venezuelans we have in custody were detained as part of an operation against gangs like Tren de Aragua in the United States."

Sen. Van Hollen pushed back against claims that he was "sipping margaritas" with unlawfully deported Kilmar Abrego García during their meeting in El Salvador.

President Donald Trump criticized Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Friday for visiting El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele appeared to mock the meeting between Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen and Kilmer Abrego Garcia