El Salvador has initiated a significant security operation involving over 4,000 security forces targeting three communities near the capital, San Salvador, in its ongoing efforts to combat gang-related activities.
The country’s President, Nayib Bukele, announced the pre-dawn operation via a video posted on the X platform, where he emphasized the government’s resolve to capture individuals involved in criminal activities, referring to them as “terrorists.”
The operation’s primary objective is to eliminate gang members responsible for drug trafficking, extortion, and protection rackets in the communities of Popotlan, Valle Verde, and La Campanera.
This security operation represents the latest move in El Salvador’s ongoing efforts to tackle gang violence and maintain public safety. It’s a part of the government’s broader strategy to combat criminal activities within the country.
The article discusses the massive security operation initiated by El Salvador to address gang-related issues in communities near the capital, San Salvador. President Nayib Bukele announced this operation in a video message, expressing his commitment to capturing individuals involved in criminal activities, often referred to as “terrorists.”
The primary focus of the operation is to target gang members involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and protection rackets in the communities of Popotlan, Valle Verde, and La Campanera. This development is part of El Salvador’s ongoing efforts to combat gang violence and maintain public safety.
