PNC: Reported that Wednesday, October 28 ended with no homicides in the country
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Finalizamos el miércoles 28 de octubre, con 0 homicidios en el país.— Policía Nacional Civil (@PNCSV) · Oct 29, 2026 · 00:27 (El Salvador time)
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The PNC reported that Wednesday, October 28 ended with no homicides in the country.
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