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Trading criminality for autocracy: El Salvador

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The Human Cost of Bukele's Policies

This chapter examines the impact of El Salvador's government policies on families affected by detention and the justice system's failures. It contrasts improved safety with the erosion of democracy and explores the potential repercussions of Bukele's aggressive tactics on regional governance and social issues.

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