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Bukele Announces Mass Prisoner Release Amid Rights Criticism

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has announced the release of thousands of prisoners, a surprising move given his hardline security stance. Human rights groups claim about half of the 90,000 inmates are wrongfully incarcerated, often under the state of exception. The release could signal a policy shift, but details on criteria and timing remain unclear.

Tagesschauabout 18 hours agoSV, BRCredibility 47%View source

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