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Once in El Salvador, the crewmen of the Don Maca say they were interrogated, denied they were traffickers, and, eventually, were allowed to contact their families and leave for home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Security agents interrogated people suspected of participating in its activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Martina’s brother told Ahmad that she’d been interrogated by the FBI, that their address had been broadcast on the news, and that Martina had taken their girls to a safe place.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Starting Sunday the funeral home holding his body was surrounded by dozens of soldiers, national guardsmen, and police who interrogated anyone who came close.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Anya peeked at Misha, who was still being interrogated about his heroics against the Nightingale.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack