El Salvador saw record-low homicides in 2024, becoming the safest nation in the Western Hemisphere.

El Salvador ended 2024 with a record-low 114 homicides, marking a significant drop from 6,656 in 2015, making it the safest nation in the Western Hemisphere. This improvement occurred under a state of emergency that granted the government extraordinary powers, leading to concerns about human rights. Despite 354 deaths in government custody, President Bukele's popularity remains high due to the enhanced security.

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