Crime in El Salvador

Men who were detained by the police are brought to a detention center in Soyapango, El Salvador, Oct. 12, during the "state of exception" the government has declared in a crackdown on gangs. (AP/Moises Castillo)

Activists denounce human rights abuses of El Salvador's gang crackdown

In March, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele suspended a number of due process rights in a crackdown on gang activity. Human rights activists say thousands of Salvadorans unconnected with gangs have been arrested.

Salvadoran priest assassinated during Holy Week

By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service

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