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flag El Salvador's anti-gang crackdown has jailed 91,000 people, mostly young men, causing a crisis for children left without fathers.

flag A sweeping anti-gang crackdown in El Salvador since 2022 has led to the mass imprisonment of about 91,000 people, mostly young men, under a state of emergency. flag Many were arrested without evidence, often due to tattoos linked to gang affiliations, leaving thousands of children without fathers. flag These children face poverty, emotional trauma, school dropouts, and bullying, with nearly 180 losing a parent to death in prison. flag Human rights groups warn of a "silent crisis," citing arbitrary arrests, torture, and restricted family visits in high-security prisons. flag While the government claims to have released some detainees and offers support, critics say the crackdown has sacrificed due process and children’s well-being for short-term security.

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