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Salvador’s parliament approves life imprisonment for murderers, rapists and terrorists

The constitutional ban on lifers was abolished by an overwhelming majority, as part of Bukele's tough anti-gang policy

The President of El Salvador would not rule out the possibility of remaining in power for another 10 years

He remains very popular in the country because of the "war" he declared on gangs that resulted in a drastic reduction in the homicide rate and crime, making the country the safest in Latin America

El Salvador’s Operation Mammoth from 2-10 June: 6.3 tonnes of cocaine seized in the Pacific – 17 arrests

One more victory for President Nayib Bukele - El Salvador Navy operation leads to the discovery of $157 million worth of drugs

I’d rather be called a dictator than have people murdered in the streets, says El Salvador’s Bukele

Bukele's war on gangs has led to a drop in the homicide rate to its lowest level in 30 years

El Salvador’s parliament ratified the constitutional revision wanted by Bouquele

The president has a free hand to push through all the measures he wants