https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mass-trials-put-hundreds-in-one-dock-in-el-salvadorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mass-trials-put-hundreds-in-one-dock-in-el-salvadorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mass-trials-put-hundreds-in-one-dock-in-el-salvador#u118934Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:53:00 +0000Hundreds of defendants are being tried together in El Salvador, with lawyers warning that the mass trials are marred by vague evidence and restrictions on a proper defense. Human Rights Watch has described the trials as a 'mockery of justice,' citing due process violations. The trials began in early 2026, following a gang crackdown by President Nayib Bukele's administration.Why it mattersThe mass trials are part of a larger effort by El Salvador's government to crack down on gang activity, which has resulted in over 90,000 arrests in the past four years. The trials have rai