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  1. Donald Trump is reportedly using crime rhetoric to back candidates in Colombia and El Salvador, influencing regional political trends.
  2. High crime rates, populism, and the status of cocaine production are shared issues across Latin America, involving countries like Colombia and Peru.

Latin American nations, including El Salvador and Ecuador, are grappling with rising organized crime, leading to varied responses ranging from military deployment to institutional resistance.

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Latin American nations, including El Salvador and Ecuador, are grappling with rising organized crime, leading to varied responses ranging from military deployment to institutional resistance.

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  1. Gangs and armed groups are escalating violence across Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia, alongside a five-country environmental crime blitz.Sub-event
  2. Countries are adopting diverse strategies (militarization vs. institutional resistance) to combat rising organized crime.1 source

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