Community Resilience Amidst Violence

This chapter explores the stark contrasts between affluent and impoverished neighborhoods in El Salvador, illuminated through the stories of local residents. It discusses the historical context of gang violence, the impact of government initiatives under President Nayib Bukele, and the troubling rise in state-sanctioned violence and oppression. The narrative highlights the harsh realities faced by detainees in overcrowded prisons amid the government's crackdown on crime, revealing a complex interplay of hope, struggle, and fear.