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A state of emergency granted El Salvadors President Nayib Bukele special powers, suspending fundamental rights - like access to a lawyer or being informed of why you were arrested.

Salvadorans voted in elections where President Nayib Bukele is expected to win by a large margin, despite concerns over his leadership style. Bukele's popularity stems from his tough stance on gang violence, resulting in a significant decrease in crime rates, albeit with controversial methods.

A federal judge in Los Angeles has determined that Tom Girardi, a disbarred California lawyer, has been deemed competent to stand trial for the alleged embezzlement of millions of dollars from his clients.

A murder rate that peaked at 106 per 100,000 nine years ago collapsed to 2.4 last year, making 2023 the safest year in El Salvadors history after a mass round-up of suspected gang members

The FBI arrested nearly two dozen MS-13 gang members in connection to a long-standing turf dispute in Long Island.

At least 153 people jailed since El Salvador instituted emergency powers in March 2022 to confront the coun...

At least 153 people who were arrested since El Salvador instituted emergency powers have died in state custody, according to a report by a human rights group.

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A mega-prison built specifically for El Salvadors worst gang members has brought in another batch of suspects, with officials vowing they will never return to the streets.

The second group of 2,000 inmates were moved today amid tight security to the new Izalco prison, the largest mega-prison in the Americas, which was built to accommodate more than 40,000 people.