El Salvador's Minister of Justice and Security Gustavo Villatoro announced Thursday that the number of homicides in the country declined by nearly 70% in 2023, crediting President Nayib Bukele's administration for declaring a state of emergency to fight criminal groups.
In 2022, the country experienced a staggering 495 murders; however, this number witnessed a significant drop in 2023, reaching a low of only 154 murders. The minister highlighted that the country's homicide rate stands at 2.4 per 100,000 people, making it the lowest in America, excluding Canada.
