Élmer Canales Rivera
Élmer Canales Rivera, known by his alias 'Crook', is a prominent figure within the MS-13 gang and is implicated in various criminal enterprises. His recent deportation from the United States, along with fellow gang leader César Antonio López Larios, has raised concerns about the ongoing gang violence in El Salvador and the government's handling of such criminals. Canales Rivera's past collaborations with President Nayib Bukele to curb gang activity have led to speculation regarding the implications of his return to El Salvador amid heightened scrutiny of the government's anti-gang policies.
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Dominican Republic:
Élmer Canales Rivera, known as the 'Crook de Hollywood', was a high leader of the MS-13 and was released by Bukele before the gang war.
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Switzerland:
Elmer Canales Rivera, also known as 'Crook', is a legendary MS-13 leader who was secretly released by Bukele.
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Uruguay:
Élmer Canales Rivera, known as the 'Crook de Hollywood', is considered a key figure in the investigations regarding the MS-13 gang in El Salvador.
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United Kingdom:
US prosecutors alleged in a 2023 letter that he was personally escorted out of prison by a high-level Bukele official.
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Bolivia:
Élmer Canales Rivera, known as the 'Crook de Hollywood', is considered a key figure in the MS-13 gang.
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Venezuela:
Élmer Canales Rivera, known as the 'Crook de Hollywood', is considered a key figure in the investigations regarding MS-13.
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El Salvador:
Elmer Canales Rivera, known as 'Crook', was released fraudulently from prison.
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Uruguay:
Elmer Canales Rivera, known as Crook, was a powerful criminal in El Salvador and is now imprisoned in the USA.
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Venezuela:
Elmer Canales Rivera, known as Crook, was a powerful criminal in El Salvador and is now imprisoned in the U.S.
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Peru:
Élmer Canales Rivera, known as 'Crook', is another gang leader associated with Nayib Bukele's alleged pact to reduce gang violence.
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