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A brutal crime crackdown is emboldening leaders across Latin America
13 mins | Feb 13, 2024
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele's aggressive anti-gang tactics have led to a significant drop in crime rates, boosting his popularity but also raising concerns about authoritarianism. Marcelo Rochabrun examines how leaders in other Latin American countries are now emulating these tactics despite criticisms from human rights groups. Read by Sean Crisden.
