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This academic article examines the expansion of Nayib Bukele’s popular crackdown on gangs throughout Latin America and its potential risks to democratic setbacks. While Bukele’s approach has garnered widespread attention for its effectiveness in reducing gang-related violence, questions arise regarding its implications for democracy. This article evaluates whether Bukele’s tactics have been an electoral game changer in the region by analysing the experiences of Latin American countries, particularly focusing on the 2023 elections where candidates proposing similar anti-gang strategies have not ascended to the presidency. Through a comprehensive examination of these cases, we elucidate the complex interplay between anti-gang policies, democratic stability, and electoral outcomes in Latin America.

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Fighting Crime and Preserving Democracy in Latin America

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    2025年

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  • Tiziano Breda

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This academic article examines the expansion of Nayib Bukele’s popular crackdown on gangs throughout Latin America and its potential risks to democratic setbacks. While Bukele’s approach has garnered widespread attention for its effectiveness in reducing gang-related violence, questions arise regarding its implications for democracy. This article evaluates whether Bukele’s tactics have been an electoral game changer in the region by analysing the experiences of Latin American countries, particularly focusing on the 2023 elections where candidates proposing similar anti-gang strategies have not ascended to the presidency. Through a comprehensive examination of these cases, we elucidate the complex interplay between anti-gang policies, democratic stability, and electoral outcomes in Latin America.