SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Adam Blackwell, the secretary of the Organization of American States’ Multidimensional Security, will verify there’s been a six-month truce between the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and Barrio 18 gangs during his visit to the nation’s capital, which began on Sept. 25.
Blackwell met with Military Chaplain Fabio Colindres and former rebel commander Raúl Mijango, who served as mediators during the gangs’ truce talks.
Blackwell met with Military Chaplain Fabio Colindres and former rebel commander Raúl Mijango, who served as mediators during the gangs’ truce talks.
Blackwell also met with Salvadoran Defense Minister José Atilio Benítez.
Under the mediation of Colindres and Mijango, Mara Salvatrucha and Barrio 18 agreed on March 9 to cease hostilities in a conflict that placed the country as one of the most violent in the world.
After the deal, the daily average of 14 homicides dropped to 5.5, according to official figures.
On Sept. 24, leaders of both gangs celebrated 200 days of their truce by asking Salvadorans to support the gangs’ mission for a lasting peace agreement.
Posted By: Josue Morejon
Posted By: Josue Morejon
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