El Salvador starts mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang members

A Salvadoran court begins a mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang members, part of President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gang violence. Prosecutors link the defendants to over 47,000 crimes committed from 2012 to 2022, including a particularly violent weekend. Human rights groups raise concerns about due process and access to legal counsel.

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