President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador announced a plan to evaluate approximately 10,000 detainees with loose ties to gangs for potential early release from prison. The evaluation process will determine eligibility for the “Cero Ocio” program, which offers a pathway to freedom. Around 5,000 individuals could qualify for this accelerated release. Bukele clarified this initiative addresses those with only occasional connections to gang activity. This move signals a potential shift in El Salvador’s hard-line approach to gang violence. The program aims to differentiate between deeply entrenched gang members and those peripherally involved. Details regarding the evaluation criteria for the “Cero Ocio” program remain forthcoming from officials in El Salvador.