(Opinion) El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison hits its six-month milestone, stirring up praise and criticism. However, it’s important to consider its impact on one of the world’s most crime-ridden nations. El Salvador has struggled with extreme violence for years, largely due to the control exerted by gangs such as Barrio 18 and MS-13. The creation of […]
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