El Salvador’s judicial assembly has approved a 30-day state of exception following reports of at least 62 homicides attributed to gangs Saturday — the most violent day in El Salvador in decades. Another 14 killings were reported Friday. Salvadoran lawmakers passed the decree after 3 a.m. Sunday following demands from President Nayib Bukele, whose government has been accused of abuse of power and human rights violations. Multiple constitutional rights have been suspended, including the right to assembly. The decree also allows for extended administrative detention. Bukele also ordered a 24/7 isolation and lockdown of accused gang members currently in prison.
El Salvador Proclaims State of Emergency as Gang-Related Killings Soar
HeadlineMar 28, 2022
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