Conflict eventStrategic developments2026-04-15馃嚫馃嚮
El Salvador plans life prison sentences for children
actor1: Government of El Salvador
On 2026-04-15, President Nayib Bukele signed constitutional reforms in El Salvador to allow life prison sentences for people as young as 12. The measures had been passed in March by the Legislative Assembly and would take effect on April 26, creating new criminal courts for such cases.
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El SalvadorCentral AmericaEl SalvadorNorth America13.794, -88.897
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