Thousands missing in El Salvador overlooked by authorities
Residents say violence has eased in neighborhoods like Mejicanos, but thousands of disappearances remain unaddressed by the state.
Entering Mejicanos, a San Salvador district, no longer means risking your life as it did a decade ago, recalls Kathya Quintanilla, who once avoided meeting friends in local parks. Despite improved security in some neighborhoods, thousands of disappearances across El Salvador remain buried by official indifference.