On October 26, civil society organizations from El Salvador and various rapporteurs presented their concerns to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) regarding a proposal by President Nayib Bukele. The plan involves granting prison benefits to approximately 50% of individuals incarcerated for collaborating with criminal gangs.
The session in Panama City highlighted significant skepticism from participants regarding the implementation and implications of this policy. The discussion focused on the potential impact of these releases on the broader security and human rights landscape in El Salvador.
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