The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced that the Salvadoran ruling party has promoted a constitutional reform that allows the application of life imprisonment for those convicted of crimes of murder, rape or terrorism.
The proposal not only contemplates life imprisonment, but also amendments to juvenile criminal law and regulations against acts of terrorism. “More than six million Salvadorans support this process,” said Justice and Security Minister Gustavo Villatoro, who said the initiative seeks to strengthen penalties for serious crimes and consolidate
state control over internal security.Today, El Salvador is presented as a unique case in the regional debate on security. Just seven years ago, the country was considered one of the most dangerous in the world, with one of the highest homicide rates per capita and criminal organizations that exercised strong territorial control. However, this scenario has begun to change in recent years, with the strengthening of the State and its security forces










