State of Emergency in El Salvador: Tens of Thousands of Prisoners Could Be Released

TL;DR AI-generated El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is considering releasing up to 50 percent of those imprisoned for gang-related crimes. A commission will review cases, potentially freeing inmates with less severe offenses or those who cooperate under conditions. Around 93,000 people have been arrested since the state of emergency began in March 2022.