El Salvador sentences gang members to 1,000 years in prison

El Salvador sentences gang members to 1,000 years in prison El Salvador sentences gang members to 1,000 years in prison El Salvador has handed down prison sentences exceeding 1,000 years to gang members. It’s part of a sweeping crackdown initiated in 2022 by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, who calls himself the ‘world’s coolest dictator’. Published On 30 Jul 2026