The PNC reports zero homicides on Friday, November 6
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According to the National Civil Police (PNC), Friday, November 6, ended with 0 homicides in the country. The Presidential Press Secretariat said the day "closed with zero homicides across the national territory" (our translation) and credited the security work of President Nayib Bukele's government. The Armed Forces reposted the PNC report. The figures are the government's.
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