JOURNAL ARTICLE

El Salvador The government pursued its tough anti-gang measures, while concerns about abuses within the prison system and the government's NGO law persisted.

  • Published In: International Crisis Group CrisisWatch, 2025. P. 44 1 of 2

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

This section offers news briefs on political and security developments in El Salvador as of September 2025. Topics include the police announcement regarding the capture of alleged MS-13 gang leader Jonathan Enmanuel Sampson Portillo, alias "Chango" and concern about prison system while nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) faced mounting government pressure.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Crisis Group CrisisWatch. 2025/09, p44
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189124081

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