11/18-11/24 News Roundup

El Salvador has unveiled new anti-gang measures in response to escalating violence attributed to criminal gangs. The government's plan includes deploying special police units to target gang leaders, increasing prison sentences for gang-related offenses, and implementing stricter measures to combat extortion. President Nayib Bukele has pledged to take a hardline stance against gangs, declaring them "terrorists" and vowing to eradicate their influence from the country. The announcement reflects ongoing efforts to address the pervasive issue of gang violence in El Salvador but raises concerns about potential human rights abuses and the effectiveness of punitive measures in addressing underlying social factors contributing to gang activity. AP News

A lawsuit has been filed alleging that the mayor of El Monte, California, sent a gang member to intimidate a political opponent. The lawsuit claims that Mayor Jessica Ancona arranged for the gang member to visit the opponent's home and threaten him. San Gabriel Valley Tribune

A suspect linked to the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur has denied any involvement in the murder. Despite being implicated in the shooting, the suspect, Orlando Anderson, known as "Baby Lane," maintains his innocence. Africa News

In one of Italy's largest mafia trials, over 200 members of the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate have been sentenced to a total of 2,200 years in jail. The trial, which lasted over three years, targeted the 'Ndrangheta's operations in the Calabria region and marked a significant blow to the powerful criminal organization. Sky News