A recent report by the human rights organization Cristosal has shed light on the situation in El Salvador's prisons, revealing that at least 261 people have died during President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on street gangs. The crackdown, which began 2 1/2 years ago, has resulted in the detention of 81,110 suspected gang members.
According to the report, the government's sweeps have been criticized for their arbitrary nature, often targeting individuals based on appearance or place of residence. Approximately 7,000 people have been released due to a lack of evidence supporting their detention.
