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El Salvador's Gang Crisis and Government Response
This chapter explores the complex interplay between gang violence and government actions in El Salvador, focusing on President Nayib Bukele's hardline approach. The episode discusses the effects of the state of exception declared in response to a violent surge and the construction of controversial prisons like CICOT. It also examines public perceptions of these measures, the media's portrayal, and the implications for due process and the lives of those affected.
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