Coronavirus: El Salvador Gangs taking advantage of the pandemic – BBC News

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said criminal groups are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic after killing more than 50 people between Friday and Sunday.

Police and the army were allowed to use lethal force to stop the violence.

He also called on members of the prison gang to be detained 24/7, arguing that he had ordered many murders behind bars.

Mr. Bukele was elected last year as a result of an order to reduce the murder rate.

Police said 24 assassinations were reported on Friday, making it the most serious day President Bukele came to power in June 2019.

Another 29 people were killed Sunday afternoon during local hours, according to police figures.

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