Why Ecuador’s Copy of El Salvador’s Crime Crackdown Is Failing

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Ecuador's failed militarized gang crackdown violates human rights and exacerbates violence, warranting MINT. | The Ecuadorian government's adoption of a punitive, militarized approach to gang control has directly undermined human security and rights, resulting in increased violence and systemic failures. This policy violates core UDHR principles and undermines SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by failing to deliver safety or justice, instead exacerbating harm.