Brazil Looks to El Salvador's Crime-Fighting Blueprint
Published on: June 25, 2026, 3:31 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Brazilian right-wing candidates are considering El Salvador's 'Bukele model' to beef up crime crackdowns, focusing on building more prisons to improve public safety in the upcoming general election. Inspired by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, harsh measures have gained traction but pose inherent risks, especially for Brazil.
