Outsiders overperformed, underscoring the volatility of Latin American politics. Candidates calling to emulate El Salvador’s crackdown on crime did not do well.
Tag: El Salvador
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Ecuador Reels From Assassination of Fernando Villavicencio
The killing of Fernando Villavicencio marks a grim turning point for a once-tranquil country now awash in violence fueled by drug gangs.
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Number of Migrants Crossing U.S. Southern Border Is Down. But for How Long?
Officials say the lull after nearly two years of increased crossings is not going to last.
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El Salvador Decimated Its Ruthless Gangs. But at What Cost?
In the year since El Salvador declared a state of emergency, the government has delivered a stunning blow to the gangs that were once the ultimate authority in much of the country.
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El Salvador diezmó a sus violentas pandillas, ¿a qué costo?
En el año que ha transcurrido desde que El Salvador declaró un estado de emergencia, el gobierno le ha propinado un golpe demoledor a las pandillas que solían ser la máxima autoridad en gran parte del país.