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Salvadorian gang members relinquish weapons to the OAS

Six gangs relinquished 144 fire arms and 10 grenades to the authorities of El Salvador, through the OAS, within the framework of the truce that has diminished homicides in this country. The Secretary for Multidimensional Security of the OAS, Adam Blackwell, received the weapons in a ceremony held in front of the cathedral in San Salvador. This is the third time the gang members have handed in weapons as part of the “truce”.

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» OAS donated firearms marking equipment to Peru - OAS
» The second stage of the truce that has succeeded in diminishing homicides in El Salvador begins (Spanish only) - La Razón, Bolivia
» A gang truce in Guatemala and Honduras is difficult (Spanish only) - La Prensa Honduras
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» OAS Organism against Drugs reports on the Situation Facing the Hemisphere - OAS
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» OAS supports Honduras in Security Matters - OAS
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