From Murder to Incarceration: The Disturbing Rise of a Nation

TL;DR
El Salvador, previously known for having the highest murder rate in the world, now has the highest incarceration rate, surpassing even the United States. The country's turnaround is attributed to a gang crackdown initiated by President Nayib Bukele, which has garnered support from locals who now feel safer. However, human rights groups have raised concerns about the crackdown and the large-scale imprisonment of the population.
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