
Assignment: El Salvador – life after the gangs
The Documentary Podcast
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Operation Against Gangs in El Salvador
The chapter details a police operation targeting gang members in El Salvador, with officers making peaceful arrests but also engaging in troubling practices like arresting innocent individuals to meet quotas. Concerns are raised about the excessive power wielded by the police and military in the fight against gangs, leading to discussions on accountability and oversight measures. The narrative also delves into the impact of gang influence on youth and efforts to provide them with alternatives through programs like the one in Cuba and government interventions reclaiming homes from gangs in El Salvador.
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