US Captures “Crook”, MS-13 Fugitive Released by Bukele Administration

<p>Élmer Canales, a senior leader of MS-13 in El Salvador, was detained yesterday in Mexico and is now in U.S. custody. He has played a key role in Salvadoran government negotiations with gangs since 2012. A senior Bukele official admitted in audio obtained by El Faro that he “personally” helped the gang leader leave prison and escape to Guatemala in November 2021.</p>