The Korea Herald

El Salvador transfers 2,000 inmates accused of belonging to gangs to mega prison

By euronews (in English)

Published : June 12, 2024 - 23:56

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President Nayib Bukele ordered the construction of the mega prison when El Salvador began massive arrests in response to a surge in gang violence in March 2022. The facility now holds thousands of accused or convicted gang members.