The Terrorism Suspect Trump Sent Back to Bukele

The scenes of shackled Venezuelans being taken off U.S. planes in El Salvador and a top MS-13 leader, César Humberto López Larios, also known as Greñas de Stoners, being released from U.S. custody have become familiar. The U.S. Attorney requested to drop the charges against Greñas due to national security concerns, despite his indictment on terrorism-related charges in 2020. This move raises questions about the U.S.’s relationship with El Salvador and its President Nayib Bukele. The U.S. Department of Justice’s case against MS-13 leaders sheds light on a complex web of political and criminal connections, including allegations of secret agreements and alliances. The ongoing saga involves high-stakes negotiations, law enforcement efforts, and political intrigue, with potential implications for the future of the Bukele regime in El Salvador.