PNC: Shows activities of their Police Sports League with students in San Pedro Perulapán and Rosario de Mora, which they present as violence prevention
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⚽️ A través de la Liga Deportiva Policial enseñamos valores a estudiantes de diferentes centros escolares para prevenir la violencia y evitar que caigan en grupos delictivos. 📍San Pedro Perulapán, Cuscatlán Norte 📍Rosario de Mora, San Salvador Sur Con el deporte promovemos la sana convivencia, el trabajo en equipo y un mejor futuro para nuestra niñez. #PlanControlTerritorial— PNC El Salvador (@PNCSV) · Oct 21, 2026 · 16:20 (El Salvador time)
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The police show activities of their Police Sports League with students in San Pedro Perulapán and Rosario de Mora, which they present as violence prevention.
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