Democracy Under Siege in El Salvador

This chapter explores the authoritarian actions of El Salvador's leader, particularly a military-backed incident in Congress, and its implications for the nation's democracy. It discusses the troubling relationship between government actions, gang violence, and U.S. foreign policy support, raising concerns about the future of democratic governance. The conversation highlights the harsh realities faced by Salvadorans, including state-sanctioned violence and the dire consequences of dissent, all while linking these issues to U.S. immigration policies and their impact on migration patterns.