Mass Gang Trial Ends in El Salvador | Global News

In El Salvador, a historic mass trial of 485 alleged MS-13 members ended with prosecutors demanding the harshest sentences and $9 million in civil damages, citing links to over 14,000 crimes including nearly 500 murders. The trial, held virtually from a high-security prison with no visits or education, stems from a 2022 state of emergency that led to 92,000 arrests. Human rights groups warn of systemic violations, yet President Bukele’s hardline approach remains popular amid widespread gang violence. This is the second major gang trial — last November, Barrio 18 members were convicted, with one leader sentenced to nearly 400 years. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f899ec72740988c8