Crime & Safetyscore 553·6 metrosupdated 5h ago

Far-Right Backlash Grows in Latin America Amid Crime Surge

As crime rates rise in parts of Latin America, particularly extortion, conservative populists are gaining traction by promising tough security measures. This political shift, influenced by U.S. movements, raises concerns about potential human rights abuses and the impact on democracy.

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