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El Salvadorabout 2 hours ago·Stable·HIGH 70

Life Sentences Now the Price of Gang Life in El Salvador

The constitutional amendment reflects a significant shift in El Salvador's criminal justice policy, likely influencing gang activities and societal security.

El Salvador's legislature has approved a constitutional amendment permitting life imprisonment for convicted murderers, rapists, and terrorists, effectively overturning a ban that had been in place for years. This change was enacted rapidly, with 59 out of 60 votes in favor, requiring ratification in a subsequent legislative session.
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Humanitarian40
Economic10
Security70
Political60
Confidence 51/100 — moderate corroboration

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