Human Rights Abuses in El Salvador Prisons
At least 261 people have died in El Salvador's prisons during President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on street gangs. The deaths are attributed to various causes including criminal acts, illnesses, and violence. Rights groups report mass human rights abuses in the government's sweeps of suspected gang members, leading to the release of some individuals due to lack of evidence. Despite criticism, Bukele remains popular due to a decrease in homicide rates.