Over 33,000 Detained in El Salvador Not Listed as Gang Members
El Salvador has declared a state of emergency. The government arrested over 33,000 people. Many of these people were not known to be gang members.
President Nayib Bukele has repeatedly extended a state of emergency in El Salvador. The government’s goal is to capture all gang members. However, a large number of people have been arrested. These individuals were not listed as gang members in police records. This creates doubt about how the government is targeting criminals.
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Highlights
Large Number of Arrests
More than 33,000 people have been arrested by the government.
Not Gang Members
Many of those arrested were not listed as gang members.
State of Emergency
The government has repeatedly extended a state of emergency.
Police Records Discrepancy
There is a difference between arrests and gang records.
Questions About Crackdown
The accuracy of the government’s crackdown is questioned.