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Crime Reduction and Governance: The Trade-offs in El Salvador

This chapter explores El Salvador's crime reduction under Bukele, noting a significant decline in homicide rates achieved through questionable tactics involving gangs like MS-13. It raises ethical questions about the compromise of democratic values for immediate safety and critiques the media's portrayal of these complex issues.

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