El Salvador’s ‘jailer for hire’
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El Salvador's Crime Reduction: A Double-Edged Sword
This chapter explores the dramatic decline in crime rates in El Salvador due to a controversial government crackdown that has led to mass incarcerations. While citizens feel a sense of safety, there are rising concerns about authoritarian tactics and the dire conditions in prisons. The narrative emphasizes the delicate balance between improved public security and the grim reality of human rights violations under an increasingly authoritarian regime.
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