Reforming El Salvador's Prison and Economic Strategies

This chapter explores the innovative political and economic strategies of El Salvador's leadership, focusing on self-sufficiency and the potential use of the prison population for productive labor. It emphasizes the challenges of implementing reforms while challenging traditional neoliberal views, advocating for a more participatory and rehabilitative approach within the penal system. The conversation raises critical questions about societal implications, resource management, and the possibility of transforming lives through industrial collaboration.