El Salvador: a country ruled by gangs – a photo essay

El Salvador is no stranger to violence. It endured a brutal civil war in the 1980s, which lasted for more than a decade. In many ways this history has underpinned the evolution of a terrifying gang culture where extortion and murder have become the norm. In the aftermath of the civil war, US immigration policies hardened.

Well, it looks like they’re in jail.

Is Only El Salvador ruled by gangs in central america?

Another country victim of decolonization.

I'm glad you printed this story. Some people only have a travel brochure view and opinion of El Salvador.

This is what happens when you fail to listen to your people for a century.

Let’s not forget that the Reagan and Bush Senior administrations did everything they could to squelch much-needed reforms and backed a murderous government there.

The UK is ruled by gangs as well. When will that expose be fine

Oh good, all of Reagan’s and Bolton’s work with right-wing death squads is finally paying off.

Delightful individuals. Why wouldn’t we want them coming to our country?

USA, a country run by the Mob.

Where was this coverage when the Guardian was regurgitating US State Dept propaganda against Venezuela (and, subsequently, Bolivia)? Stop with the selective crap, hey?

sounds like Britain

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