A recent study by Flacso and the University of Santiago de Chile reveals a growing acceptance of strict law enforcement measures in four Latin American countries. Ecuador, Costa Rica, Chile, and Uruguay, once considered exceptions to the region’s high homicide rates, now face increasing violence. In addition, this shift has prompted researchers to investigate citizens’ […]
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