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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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San Salvador

El Salvador's congress extends anti-gang crackdown

ASSOCIATED PRESS

El Salvador’s congress has voted to approve yet another extension of emergency rules allowing police to round up suspected members of street gangs.

The vote late Wednesday was widely expected, and marks the 12th such one-month extension granted to President Nayib Bukele since the measure was first approved on March 27, 2022.

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