El Salvador police chief dies in helicopter crash

El Salvador’s police chief Mauricio Arriaza Chicas, who led the country’s anti-gang crackdown, died in a helicopter crash along with several others. The crash occurred near Pasaquina, about 180 km east of San Salvador. Other victims included police officials and a communications head. President Nayib Bukele called for an international investigation and praised Arriaza Chicas as a “national hero.” The incident has shocked the nation, with flags ordered to fly at half-mast for three days. READ FULL