EXPLAINER: Gang Negotiations Sensitive Topic In El Salvador

Allegations from the United States government that President Nayib Bukeles administration negotiated with El Salvador's powerful street gangs touched a sensitive topic. Previous administrations in El Salvador both from the left and right have done so and paid a political price. Prosecutions of some former officials are ongoing for past pacts. The U.S. Treasury said an investigation had revealed that officials with Bukele's government offered financial benefits to the gangs, as well as perks to their imprisoned leaders like prostitutes and cellphones, in exchange for lowering the homicide rate and political support in this years legislative elections. The U.S. government did not present evidence and Bukele has vehemently denied any deal with the gangs.

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