Tag: war on drugs
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Ecuador Declares Internal Armed Conflict Amid Escalating Drug Gang Violence and Prison Breaks
Ecuador has declared an internal armed conflict amidst a surge of drug-related violence, marking a drastic shift in the country’s safety status. Once considered one of the safest countries in Latin America, Ecuador now contends with escalating violence due to the lucrative cocaine trafficking that operates through its territory. This recent crisis was intensified by…
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El Salvador Experiences Historic Drop in Murder Rates Amid Controversial Gang Crackdown
El Salvador has significantly reduced its murder rates to historic lows, challenging its past as one of the most violent countries in the Western Hemisphere. Under President Nayib Bukele’s administration, a stringent crackdown on gangs has been launched, leading to a substantial decrease in violence and extortion. This has allowed citizens to experience a semblance…