- El Salvador, once known for having the highest murder rate, now has the highest incarceration rate in the world.
- President Nayib Bukele's campaign to arrest suspected gang members has reduced homicides by 92% and decreased illegal border crossings by 44%.
- The anti-gang campaign is popular among Salvadorans but has faced criticism from rights groups for arbitrary detentions and mistreatment of prisoners.
- Other countries, such as Ecuador and Guatemala, are considering adopting similar policies to combat high crime rates.
- The iron-fisted approach has led to overcrowded jails, human rights violations, and concerns about long-term societal consequences.
The Country With the Highest Murder Rate Now Has the Highest Incarceration Rate
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele kicked off a gang crackdown that has strong support from locals who can now live and do business safely, but it faces questions from rights groups
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