MikeTrendsTrends right now

✉news WorldHuman Rights first seen 6 d ago, last 6 d ago, peak #28

Lawyers struggle to defend hundreds in El Salvador mass trials

Original: In El Salvador’s mass trials, lawyers struggle to defend hundreds

Lawyers in El Salvador are reportedly struggling to defend hundreds of defendants being tried en masse under the government's sweeping security measures. The mass trials, part of President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gangs, have raised concerns among human rights groups about due process, as defense attorneys say they lack time and access to prepare cases for so many detainees at once.

Why now: Ongoing concern over due process and human rights in El Salvador's mass gang prosecutions.

El SalvadorNayib Bukele

Open on news →

Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 6 d ago to 6 d ago.

Evidence

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1398307