President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, describes crackdown on violent gangs as a 'spiritual war' due to satanic nature of largest gang, MS-13. Bukele's success in eliminating gangs attributed to national plan and 'miracle.'
Key Points
Bukele attributes success to national plan and divine intervention
MS-13 gang described as having a satanic nature with documented rituals and human sacrifices
Significant reduction in gang-related violence in El Salvador under Bukele's administration
Pros
Success in significantly reducing gang activity in El Salvador
National plan executed efficiently to combat criminal gangs
Overwhelming popularity of President Nayib Bukele due to anti-gang efforts
Cons
Controversy over re-election of President Bukele violating Salvadoran Constitution
Criticism of human rights violations and potential civilian casualties during crackdown