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El Salvador: Defeating the drug gangs, but at what cost?

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The Paradox of Safety: Bukele's Gang Crackdown

This chapter explores Nayib Bukele's controversial crackdown on gangs in El Salvador, detailing its transformative effects on safety for some families while posing significant human rights concerns. Through the poignant stories of two mothers, it illustrates the duality of relief and grief amidst widespread arrests, highlighting the emotional and societal complexities at play. Additionally, it examines the judicial challenges faced by families affected by wrongful detentions, as well as the broader implications of Bukele's policies on the political landscape in Latin America.

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