The Deal: Trump, Bukele, and the Gangs of El Salvador
How did Nayib Bukele rise to power in El Salvador with the help of gangs? Why did some MS-13 leaders become bargaining chips between Bukele and Donald Trump? This documentary, co-produced by PBS FRONTLINE and El Faro, answers these questions and presents ample evidence of those secret deals.
El Faro English and PBS FRONTLINE
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