> The Salvadoran president, Najib Bukele, a 39 year old businessman is effectively controlling gang activity.

Some say that this is due to... shady deals with gang leaders: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-54033444

Bukele is also under fire for attacking freedom of the press: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-06/el-salvad...