Thousands Protest Bukele's State of Exception in El Salvador

2026-05-02 · San Salvador, El Salvador · severity: medium · verified

During coordinated May Day marches in San Salvador, thousands of demonstrators—including the families of detainees—protested against President Nayib Bukele's persistent state of exception. Activists demanded the release of innocent prisoners caught in the sweeping anti-gang incarcerations that have detained over 91,000 individuals.

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