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Following a surge in gang-related murders, El Salvador's parliament has approved a state of emergency. With 62 killings in a single day, it marks the most violent 24-hour period since the civil war ended in 1992. New laws have been enacted to restrict gatherings, enable warrantless arrests, and monitor communications. President Nayib Bukele, determined to combat organized crime and enhance security, emphasized the need to identify those behind the recent violence and provide support to law enforcement.
Saturday, 26 March, 2022