EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 44 MIN
What life is really like in El Salvador under Bukele’s 'iron fist'
from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR
El Salvador was once the murder capital of the world. Now under President Nayib Bukele, it’s safer than Canada. But with 2% of its population locked up -- what is the real cost of this newfound safety? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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