The dark side of El Salvador's war on gangs
A state of emergency granted El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele special powers, suspending fundamental rights - like access to a lawyer or being informed of why you were arrested.
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A state of emergency granted El Salvador's 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 Salvador's 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.