Central America - Security Update - July 2020

Homicides are down in the Northern Triangle. Unfortunately, it may be for the wrong reasons.

During the first half of 2020, homicides in El Salvador are down over 60% from the previous year. Last week, the International Crisis Group (ICG) published a report suggesting that the homicide decline in El Salvador may be due to “an informal non-aggression pact” between gangs and the government. An InSight Crime article six months ago hinted at someth…