The Global Story El Salvador: Defeating the drug gangs, but at what cost?
Feb 12, 2025
Will Grant, a BBC correspondent in Central America, offers gripping insights into El Salvador's ongoing battle with drug gangs under President Bukele's controversial policies. The discussion unveils Bukele's aggressive crime control measures, leading to mass arrests and the construction of a mega-prison. Personal stories from two mothers capture the complex emotions surrounding safety and grief amid this crackdown, raising critical questions about human rights and judicial challenges that many families face. It's a poignant look at a nation's struggles.
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