Nayib Bukele Releases Video of 2,000+ Gang Members Transferred to Mega Prison

Nayib Bukele Releases Video of 2,000+ Gang Members Transferred to CECOT

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has released a video showcasing the transfer of over 2,000 gang members from the Izalco, Ciudad Barrios, and San Vicente prisons to the high-security CECOT facility. The footage shows the mega prison and the process of moving the prisoners. Bukele emphasized that these gang members will be cut off from the outside world, unable to leave or continue orchestrating crimes. Watch the video for a detailed look at this significant crackdown and its implications for El Salvador's fight against gang violence.

Context Behind the Transfer:
In a decisive move to combat gang violence, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced, via a released video, the transfer of over 2,000 gang members to the high-security CECOT facility. The video, which is included here, highlights the mega prison and the meticulous process of moving these individuals from the Izalco, Ciudad Barrios, and San Vicente prisons.

Bukele’s administration has taken a hardline stance against gangs, aiming to restore peace and security in El Salvador. The CECOT facility is designed to house the country’s most dangerous criminals in a controlled environment, completely isolating them from the outside world and preventing them from continuing their criminal activities.

This mass transfer is part of Bukele's broader strategy to dismantle gang networks and significantly reduce gang-related violence in the country. The video provides a firsthand look at the scale and seriousness of this operation.

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