

How to Stop A Drug Cartel
Aug 14, 2024
Peter Gietl, a journalist from Frontier Magazine, dives into El Salvador's drastic shift from the murder capital of the world to a safer nation under President Nayib Bukele. He discusses the severe anti-cartel measures, including the suspension of civil liberties, and the ethical dilemmas stemming from such authoritarian tactics. Gietl explores the complexities of crime, poverty, and government corruption, while highlighting the public's support for these extreme measures in the fight against gang violence. It's a riveting blend of social insight and moral questioning.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Ethics of Law and Order
04:36 • 5min
El Salvador: A Journey from Violence to Change
09:19 • 22min
The Interconnectedness of Poverty, Crime, and Corruption
31:43 • 2min
Iron Fist: The Struggle Against Gang Violence in El Salvador
33:57 • 21min
Civil Liberties vs. Authoritarianism
54:52 • 9min
Liberty, Security, and Comedy in El Salvador
01:03:34 • 15min
Chasing Bourdain's Shadow
01:18:59 • 5min
Confronting the Shadows: Strategies Against Drug Cartels
01:23:50 • 2min