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Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
San Salvador Times
El Salvador Extends Mass Gang Detentions Until 2027
Over 80,000 suspects to remain in pretrial custody
El Salvador has extended mass gang detentions for an additional two years, allowing authorities to hold more than 80,000 suspects in pretrial custody until 2027.
The move is part of the government’s ongoing state of emergency targeting criminal networks, which human rights groups have warned may erode due process protections.
The move is part of the government’s ongoing state of emergency targeting criminal networks, which human rights groups have warned may erode due process protections.
