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El Salvador's congressional security committee approved changes to the Law Against Organized Crime that would allow suspected gang members to be held for another two years without trial until August 2027.</span

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El Salvador's congressional security committee approved changes to the Law Against Organized Crime that would allow suspected gang members to be held for another two years without trial until August 2027.

The proposal was introduced 10 days before a previous two-year deadline was set to expire and requires approval from the full legislature, which is controlled by the ruling party, and is reportedly expected to approve the measure.

The proposal was introduced 10 days before a previous two-year deadline was set to expire and requires approval from the full legislature, which is controlled by the ruling party, and is reportedly expected to approve the measure.

Attorney General Rodolfo Delgado suggested amendments that could allow detainees to remain in jail without charge for up to three additional years, with the possibility of extending the deadline further.</span

Attorney General Rodolfo Delgado suggested amendments that could allow detainees to remain in jail without charge for up to three additional years, with the possibility of extending the deadline further.

El Salvador plans to conduct approximately 600 new mass trials for tens of thousands of suspected gang members, with about 300 prosecutors responsible for presenting evidence before the country's 44 organized crime judges.

El Salvador plans to conduct approximately 600 new mass trials for tens of thousands of suspected gang members, with about 300 prosecutors responsible for presenting evidence before the country's 44 organized crime judges.

The mass trials will involve roughly 600 collective cases covering the 88,750 people arrested since the state of emergency began, with Congress having approved group trials in July 2023 during President Nayib Bukele's gang crackdown.

The mass trials will involve roughly 600 collective cases covering the 88,750 people arrested since the state of emergency began, with Congress having approved group trials in July 2023 during President Nayib Bukele's gang crackdown.

Opposition politicians and rights groups have stated that group trials risk depriving detainees of their right to due process and individual presumption of innocence, while human rights activist Ingrid Escobar warned that innocent people have been jailed.</span

Opposition politicians and rights groups have stated that group trials risk depriving detainees of their right to due process and individual presumption of innocence, while human rights activist Ingrid Escobar warned that innocent people have been jailed.

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The proposal was introduced 10 days before a previous two-year deadline was set to expire and requires approval from the full legislature, which is controlled by the ruling party, which is reportedly expected to approve the measure.

The proposal was introduced 10 days before a previous two-year deadline was set to expire and requires approval from the full legislature, which is controlled by the ruling party, which is reportedly expected to approve the measure.

Nayib Bukele’s regime is clearly authoritarian, marked by excessive force, militarization and protest criminalization, violating basic human rights. Tens of thousands of arbitrary arrests and 400 deaths in custody highlight systemic abuse. Collaborating with Trump to detain alleged gang members without due process further undermines human rights, targeting foreigners punitively.

Nayib Bukele’s regime is clearly authoritarian, marked by excessive force, militarization and protest criminalization, violating basic human rights. Tens of thousands of arbitrary arrests and 400 deaths in custody highlight systemic abuse. Collaborating with Trump to detain alleged gang members without due process further undermines human rights, targeting foreigners punitively.

Bukele's policies, backed by 85% of Salvadorans, have virtually ended homicide in the country by locking up every gangster. Already loved by his own citizens, his model is inspiring other countries, like Costa Rica, which is building similar facilities to combat rising violence. Bukele's no-tolerance approach delivers peace, proving that only criminals oppose him.

Bukele's policies, backed by 85% of Salvadorans, have virtually ended homicide in the country by locking up every gangster. Already loved by his own citizens, his model is inspiring other countries, like Costa Rica, which is building similar facilities to combat rising violence. Bukele's no-tolerance approach delivers peace, proving that only criminals oppose him.

While Bukele's policies clearly have voter support, reflecting his success and the people's desire for safety after years of gang violence, his mass arrests without due process also erode rights. Reinstating legal safeguards could sustain gains while addressing abuses, as Costa Rica is doing. Trump's deportations also show appeal but risk excess. Balancing security with justice could find common ground.

While Bukele's policies clearly have voter support, reflecting his success and the people's desire for safety after years of gang violence, his mass arrests without due process also erode rights. Reinstating legal safeguards could sustain gains while addressing abuses, as Costa Rica is doing. Trump's deportations also show appeal but risk excess. Balancing security with justice could find common ground.

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Nayib Bukele's regime is clearly authoritarian, marked by excessive force, militarization and protest criminalization — violating basic human rights. Tens of thousands of arbitrary arrests and 400 deaths in custody highlight systemic abuse. Collaborating with President Donald Trump to detain alleged gang members without due process further undermines human rights.

Nayib Bukele's regime is clearly authoritarian, marked by excessive force, militarization and protest criminalization — violating basic human rights. Tens of thousands of arbitrary arrests and 400 deaths in custody highlight systemic abuse. Collaborating with President Donald Trump to detain alleged gang members without due process further undermines human rights.

Bukele's policies, backed by 85% of Salvadorans, have virtually ended homicide in the country by locking up every gang member. Already loved by his own citizens, his model is inspiring other countries, like Costa Rica, which is building similar facilities to combat rising violence. Bukele's no-tolerance approach delivers peace, proving that only criminals oppose him.

Bukele's policies, backed by 85% of Salvadorans, have virtually ended homicide in the country by locking up every gang member. Already loved by his own citizens, his model is inspiring other countries, like Costa Rica, which is building similar facilities to combat rising violence. Bukele's no-tolerance approach delivers peace, proving that only criminals oppose him.

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