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El Salvador approves $100 million to fight crime

Friday, April 8, 2016


El Salvador's Congress approved a $100 million loan from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration to help stem a tide of gang warfare.

The 20-year loan, whose interest rate has not yet been determined, will go towards improving criminal investigations, fighting gangs, prosecuting crimes and increasing police presence.



Source: Reuters