Another strong measure by Bukele in El Salvador: now he wants life imprisonment for minors who kill or rape
El Salvador's government proposes life imprisonment for minors guilty of murder or rape, regardless of gang affiliation.
Bukele proposes life imprisonment in El Salvador for minors who are murderers or rapists
The government of El Salvador, led by President Nayib Bukele, has proposed a reform allowing life imprisonment for minors convicted of murder or rape, pending Congressional approval.
Bukele proposes life imprisonment in El Salvador for underage gang members, murderers, or rapists
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has proposed life imprisonment for minors convicted of murder or rape, extending a recent reform that imposes similar sentences on adults for serious crimes.
Nayib Bukele proposes life sentence for minors who commit murder or rape
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proposed a reform to impose life sentences on minors who commit murder or rape, regardless of gang affiliation.
Bukele and the experts
The increase in cocaine production in Latin America has led to a significant rise in global consumption, challenging the narrative that the region is merely a victim of international drug markets.
'Lobo Menor' will arrive at a 'Bukele-inspired' prison: Ecuador confirms the transfer of Villavicencio's assassin
Ecuador has confirmed the transfer of Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales, alias 'Lobo Menor', to a maximum-security prison inspired by El Salvador's prison model, after his arrest in Mexico.
El Salvador is close to allowing life imprisonment for "murderers, rapists, and terrorists"
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved a constitutional reform allowing life imprisonment for serious crimes, which must now be ratified to become law.
What the constitutional reform approved in El Salvador means: Bukele moves forward with life imprisonment
El Salvador's legislature has approved a constitutional reform that allows for life imprisonment for serious crimes, removing historical restrictions on such penalties.
El Salvador approves the constitutional change promoted by Bukele to allow life imprisonment
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has approved a constitutional reform allowing life imprisonment for serious crimes like murder and terrorism, backed mainly by the ruling party.
El Salvador establishes life imprisonment for murderers, rapists, and terrorists at the proposal of Nayib Bukele
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has approved a constitutional reform to establish life imprisonment for murderers, rapists, and terrorists, following a proposal by President Nayib Bukele.
El Salvador approves life imprisonment for 'murderers, rapists, and terrorists'
El Salvador's Congress has approved a constitutional amendment for life imprisonment for serious crimes as part of President Nayib Bukele's tough security measures.
Bukele changes the Constitution to establish life imprisonment in El Salvador
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele oversees a constitutional reform allowing life sentences for serious crimes, amid criticism for his government's human rights record.
Bukele promotes a constitutional reform to endorse life imprisonment in El Salvador
The Salvadoran government led by President Nayib Bukele has passed a constitutional reform allowing life imprisonment for severe crimes, amid criticism from human rights organizations.
Salvadorans deported from US disappear inside 'black hole' prison system
A Human Rights Watch report indicates that 11 Salvadorans recently deported from the US have gone missing in El Salvador's prison system, amid concerns about arbitrary detention and lack of due process.
Deported Salvadorans by Trump to Bukele's mega-prison fight against oblivion a year later
A year after their deportation, Salvadorans sent back from the U.S. by Trump continue to seek acknowledgment and justice in the face of allegations of gang affiliation.
The Shadows of Bukele
A recent UN report accuses the Salvadoran government of crimes against humanity under President Bukele's exceptional regime aimed at combating gang violence.
El Salvador’s mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows
A new study indicates that El Salvador's mass arrest policy, led by President Nayib Bukele, may constitute crimes against humanity due to widespread human rights violations.
Lawyers accuse Bukele's government of 'crimes against humanity' in El Salvador
International lawyers have accused President Nayib Bukele's government of committing 'crimes against humanity' in its aggressive campaign against gangs, citing instances of torture and disappearances.
Killings, torture, and disappearances: a group of experts accuses the Bukele government of crimes against humanity before the UN
An international group of experts has accused Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's government of committing crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and forced disappearances under a state of emergency since March 2022.
The Group for the Decriminalization of Abortion Dissolves in El Salvador Due to the 'Involution' of Human Rights Under Bukele's Regime
The Group for the Decriminalization of Abortion in El Salvador has dissolved due to worsening human rights conditions under President Bukele's government.
Medellín builds Colombia's first mega-prison inspired by Bukele's model
Medellín has begun construction of Colombia's first mega-prison, modeled after El Salvador's controversial facility under President Bukele.
Félix Ulloa, Vice President of El Salvador: "People want Bukele's state of emergency, they feel protected"
Félix Ulloa, the Vice President of El Salvador, claims that the public supports President Bukele's state of emergency due to feelings of protection and safety.
Bukele, portrait of a dictator: 'He will become much more violent and dangerous when unpopular'
The article discusses the perception of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele as a dictator and the societal implications of his governance style.
Medellín builds Colombia's first megajail inspired by Bukele's model
Medellín is constructing Colombia's first megajail modeled after El Salvador's high-security prison system under President Bukele.
Bukele's Government Boasts Drug Seizures During His Term in El Salvador: 30 Mexicans Have Been Arrested
The Salvadoran government announced significant drug seizures and arrests of traffickers, claiming success in combatting drug trafficking.
US 'applauds' Bukele for seizure of tons of cocaine: 'It is impossible to calculate how many lives were saved'
The US government praised El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele for a massive cocaine seizure, stating it was a significant blow to transnational crime and could save countless lives.
Bukele in trouble: the fall of bitcoin puts pressure on El Salvador's debt and complicates relations with the IMF
The dramatic drop in bitcoin's value raises concerns about El Salvador's risky investment strategy and its relationship with the IMF.
Félix Ulloa, Vice President of El Salvador: "Prisons are not five-star hotels, but prisoners are not in inhumane conditions"
Félix Ulloa discusses El Salvador's political climate, its relationship with the United States, and the government's security approach during a recent visit to Spain.
Who is José Jerí, the millennial president who tried to emulate Bukele and fell after meeting with Chinese businessmen
José Jerí, a conservative lawyer and interim president of Peru, was ousted from office just four months after taking on the role amid the ongoing political turmoil in the country.
Nayib Bukele announces the largest seizure in the history of El Salvador; the drugs came from Africa
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced the country's largest drug seizure, with 6.6 tons of cocaine valued at $165 million intercepted by the National Navy.
Salvadoran Navy seizes 6.6 tons of cocaine in the Pacific
The Salvadoran Navy has made the largest drug seizure in its history, confiscating 6.6 tons of cocaine from a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in the Pacific Ocean.
Diego Rosales, Salvadoran Journalist Detained in Seville: 'Bukele has condemned me before a judge'
Diego Rosales, a Salvadoran journalist, was detained in Seville while seeking asylum, citing political persecution from the Bukele administration in El Salvador.
The Dilemma in Costa Rica, the Central American Switzerland
The recent election of Laura Fernández in Costa Rica has raised significant concerns regarding potential constitutional reforms and the adoption of authoritarian measures reminiscent of El Salvador's Bukele model.
The Attorney General of El Salvador freezes an investigation for money laundering related to the sale of Venezuelan oil implicating Nayib Bukele
The Attorney General of El Salvador has suspended a money laundering investigation concerning Venezuelan oil sales that implicate President Nayib Bukele.
Nayib Bukele, the millennial populist who stopped democracy
The article discusses how Nayib Bukele's populist leadership has led to a significant erosion of democratic norms in El Salvador.
By Sticking with Trump, Republicans and Rightwing Evangelicals Have Made a Devil's Pact
The article discusses the unwavering support of Republicans and right-wing evangelicals for Donald Trump and his protege Nayib Bukele, highlighting the moral and ethical implications of their alliance despite serious controversies.
Donald Trump to make unexpected announcement during far right leader's surprise visit
Donald Trump is set to make an unspecified announcement from the Oval Office coinciding with the surprise visit of El Salvador's far-right leader, Nayib Bukele.
Trump accuses Latin American leaders of sending criminals to the U.S.
President Donald Trump claimed that Latin American leaders are clever for sending their 'bad people' to the United States during an event in Washington.
Latin American leaders are 'cunning' for sending their 'bad people' to the US: Trump
President Donald Trump remarked that Latin American leaders are clever for sending their 'bad people' to the United States during a breakfast event in Washington.
El Salvador’s Bukele says violent gang bangers are literal Satan worshippers in sharp immigration warning
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele warned at the National Prayer Breakfast that violent gang members in his country are involved in Satan worship and may have crossed into the U.S.
The unprecedented appointment for the 'Bukele of Costa Rica' that raises suspicions before taking office
Laura Fernández has been appointed as head of the cabinet to organize the power transition in Costa Rica, a unique event raising suspicions about her next moves with President Rodrigo Chaves.
Óscar Martínez, journalist pursued by Bukele: "We have yet to see his most violent phase"
Journalist Óscar Martínez, who has faced persecution under Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, reflects on his exile in Mexico ahead of revealing exclusive information about Bukele's negotiations with gangs in El Salvador.
Right-Wing Candidate Wins Costa Rican Presidential Election, Promotes 'Bukele Model' for Security Measures
In Costa Rica's presidential election, right-wing candidate Laura Fernandez, successor to President Chavez, has been declared the winner and plans to implement the 'Bukele Model' for addressing security issues.
Who is Laura Fernández, the 'Bukele of Costa Rica' who swept the elections and will be the next president
Laura Fernández, a right-wing political scientist and former minister, won the Costa Rican presidential elections with a tough-on-crime stance, drawing comparisons to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.
Laura Fernández, the 'Bukele' of Costa Rica, swept the elections and became the new president
Laura Fernández won a historic election in Costa Rica, promising to test the nation's democracy with a hardline approach similar to that of El Salvador's President Bukele.
Right-wing candidate wins election in Costa Rica with hardline discourse inspired by Bukele
Laura Fernández, a scientist and former chief of staff to Rodrigo Chaves, has been elected as president of Costa Rica, securing 48.7% of the vote with a campaign focused on increasing crime rates.
"Now is the time to tackle crime": Costa Rica wants to follow President Bukele's example with a new mega prison
Costa Rica is seeking to combat organized crime by following Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's approach, which includes the construction of a new mega prison.
The President of El Salvador Launched a 'CECOT-type' Prison in Costa Rica and Called for Tough Measures Against Crime
During a ceremony in San José, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele urged Costa Rica's authorities to adopt a 'war' model against gangs, facing opposition reactions ahead of the elections.
Bukele arrives in Costa Rica to sponsor a high-security prison inspired by his mega-prison for gangsters
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele arrives in Costa Rica to lay the foundation stone for a high-security prison modeled after his own mega-prison for gang members, while facing warnings not to interfere in the country's internal political debates amid an electoral campaign.
Salvadoran journalist arrested in Seville under international detention order issued by Bukele's government
Salvadoran journalist Diego Andrés Rosa Rosales was arrested in Seville under an international arrest warrant issued by the government of Nayib Bukele as he applied for asylum in Spain.