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El Salvador's Bukele unveils plan to free up to 50% arrested under state of emergency

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First reported on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 19:17 EDT by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 03:09 EDT

Summary

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has announced a plan to release up to 50% of those imprisoned under a state of emergency, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. ABC News also reported that Bukele has unveiled a plan to free up to 50% of those arrested under the state of emergency.

Latest: President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador announced a plan to release up to 50% of those imprisoned under a state of emergency, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Thursday 15 October

    President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador announced a plan to release up to 50% of those imprisoned under a state of emergency, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.

  2. Wednesday 14 October