Thanks, Kathleen, for a fascinating and thorough analysis of violence in Mexico.
I am intrigued by the approach of El Salvador to their entrenched and vicious crime gangs, while. recognizing that it is a much smaller and poorer country with different problems than Mexico. Their president, Nayib Bukele, has clamped down on crime with a large new prison, mass arrests, isolating inmates from outside contacts, AND along the way trampling on individual rights. Crime and homicides have plummeted, markets and small businesses are thriving, and Bukele has just been reelected with 83% of the vote. Joe Biden and Donald Trump can only dream of such popularity.
Wow, thank you for this. Extremely well thought out and written.
As always, outstanding writing and analysis. Keep up the good work! S. Blake-Smith
Thanks, Kathleen, for a fascinating and thorough analysis of violence in Mexico.
I am intrigued by the approach of El Salvador to their entrenched and vicious crime gangs, while. recognizing that it is a much smaller and poorer country with different problems than Mexico. Their president, Nayib Bukele, has clamped down on crime with a large new prison, mass arrests, isolating inmates from outside contacts, AND along the way trampling on individual rights. Crime and homicides have plummeted, markets and small businesses are thriving, and Bukele has just been reelected with 83% of the vote. Joe Biden and Donald Trump can only dream of such popularity.
George Blake
Excellent piece!
I so love your reports, this is fantastic!