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El Salvador allows life sentences for minors from 12
Filed: Apr 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: New law permits life sentences for minors as young as 12 amid ongoing state of emergency against crime.
WHO: President Nayib Bukele
WHAT: Publication of law allowing life sentences for minors
WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
WHERE: El Salvador
WHY: Part of ongoing measures against crime
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