Analysis of citizen security policies in El Salvador and their impact on the increase in violence

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https://doi.org/10.5377/rlpc.v2i4.11373

Keywords:

Citizen security, gangs, maras, El Salvador, violence, public policies

Abstract

This article analyzes the citizen security policies that have been implemented in El
Salvador to combat gangs. The study reviews the four different governments that from
2003 to 2019 have tried, without success, to reduce the high levels of violence. The article
examines how these policies have allowed the strengthening of gangs, the weakening of
institutions and, mainly, the spike in violence and in homicides, which has made El
Salvador one of the most violent countries in the world. On the other hand, a brief
presentation is also made on the future of the citizen security policy of the government of
Nayib Bukele, considering the current context generated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Author Biographies

Alberto Martínez Reyes, Universitat de València

Alberto Martínez Reyes es Doctor en Desarrollo Local y Cooperación Internacional y
Máster en Cooperación al Desarrollo por la Universitat de València. Sus líneas de
investigación se centran en las políticas de seguridad pública, violencia y pandillas en El
Salvador.

José Javier Navarro Pérez, Universitat de València

José Javier Navarro Pérez es Doctor en Desarrollo Local y Territorio, Diplomado en
Trabajo Social y Licenciado en Criminología por la Universitat de València. Es profesor
del Departamento de Trabajo Social y Servicios Sociales.

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Published

2021-04-22

How to Cite

Martínez Reyes, A., & Navarro Pérez, J. J. (2021). Analysis of citizen security policies in El Salvador and their impact on the increase in violence. Latin American Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, 2(4), 129–140. https://doi.org/10.5377/rlpc.v2i4.11373

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2021)

Section

Ensayos académicos

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