El Salvador's Security Transformation

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El Salvador , once synonymous with violence and waves of emigration, saw a dramatic drop in crime.

President Nayib Bukele , who was elected President in 2019 at the age of 37 , has brought peace to the streets.

CNN traveled to the country to see and hear what Salvadorans think.

Once known for violence, El Salvador is now attracting waves of investors.

President Bukele brought in emergency measures giving police the power to detain suspects without charges for up to 15 days and deploying the military across the nation.

By 2022 , the number of murders began to drop dramatically, and the next year there were 154 homicides — a staggering 97.7% decrease compared to 2015 .

Human rights groups have accused the Bukele administration of abuses in its battle against the gangs.

Security Minister Villatoro dismisses these claims, saying the focus should be on the victims, not the criminals.

The president’s iron-fist approach to security has earned him praise from some US conservatives.

CNN has sought access to the massive prison where thousands of gang members are held.

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