In the small town of Ivirgarzama, Bolivia, a harrowing event unfolded that shed light on the stark realities of community justice in areas where state law enforcement is minimal. A mob tied three semi-naked men to palm trees in the town’s main square. The authorities accused them of child abductions, highlighting the longstanding issue in […]
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