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How to Prove “Government Unable or Unwilling to Protect” in a U.S. Asylum Case Based on Gang Violence in El Salvador

Asylum & Refugee Protection / Jack Gilbert

In U.S. asylum cases involving MS‑13 or Barrio 18, applicants often win “government unable or unwilling to protect” by documenting repeated failed police reports, credible country-condition evidence, and specific links between gangs and state actors. This issue is central for many Salvadoran claims where applicants did not receive meaningful protection despite seeking help. This article […]

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How to Win an Asylum Case Based on Gang Extortion Threats in El Salvador: Evidence, Nexus, and PSG Explained

Winning an asylum case based on Salvadoran gang extortion threats usually turns on 3 proof points: credible testimony, a legally valid protected ground (often a PSG), and a clear nexus showing “one central reason” for the harm. In practice, MS-13 and Barrio 18 extortion claims fail most often on nexus and PSG framing—not on fear.