Intended to fight crime, Latin American prisons have instead become safe havens and recruitment centers for gangs, fueling a surge in violence.
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Ecuador Embraces President Noboa’s War on Gang Violence Amid Terror
President Daniel Noboa’s new war on gangs has widespread support in a nation overwhelmed by violence. But experts warn it could endanger civil liberties.
El Salvador’s President Claims Election Victory in a Landslide
While votes were still being counted, Nayib Bukele easily won a second term, riding enormous support for his crackdown on gangs, even if the price has been restricting civil liberties.
He Cracked Down on Gangs and Rights. Now He’s Set to Win a Landslide.
The millennial president, Nayib Bukele, and his party are likely to win resoundingly in elections Sunday. His running mate says they are “replacing” democracy.
After Help From Kenyan Police Is Blocked, Haitians Ask: What Now?
As Haiti sank into gang-dominated chaos, Kenya promised to send officers to pacify the streets. Now a court has rejected that plan, and there does not seem to be another.
Ecuador’s Attorney General Took on Drug Gangs. Then Chaos Broke Out.
Explosive revelations by the country’s top prosecutor showed links between cartels and officials, a move that might be “kicking the hornet’s nest.”
Ecuador Shaken by Days of Terror After Gang Leader’s Disappearance
Vowing to bring peace back to a shattered country, President Daniel Noboa has deployed the military to take on what he calls “terrorist” groups.
Ecuador in Crisis: What to Know
Violence erupted across the South American country this week after a notorious gang leader disappeared from prison. The president has declared a state of emergency.
Ecuador Plunges Into Crisis Amid Prison Riots, Kidnappings
The president declared a state of emergency and ordered the military to “neutralize” dozens of gangs. Gunmen stormed a TV studio as cameras rolled.
13 Law Enforcement Officers Killed in Ambush in Mexico
The attack was in the Mexican state of Guerrero, which has been plagued by turf wars between drug cartels.