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How The Government Crackdown In El Salvador Is Being Used To Settle Scores (8/29/23)
29 de ago. de 2023 ·
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How The Government Crackdown In El Salvador Is Being Used To Settle Scores (8/29/23)
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A police state is characterized by a government or authority that exercises an unusually high degree of control and surveillance over its citizens, often at the expense of their civil...
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A police state is characterized by a government or authority that exercises an unusually high degree of control and surveillance over its citizens, often at the expense of their civil liberties and individual freedoms. Here's a summary of what a police state might look like:
As the crackdown on alleged gang members continues by the government of El Salvador, the slide into a police seems inevitable. In this episode, we continue to hear how the crackdown is being used as a means of revenge and how many innocent people have been been arrested and never heard from again.
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El Salvador: The hell of the innocent sent to prison on an anonymous phone call (msn.com)
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- Authoritarian Rule: In a police state, power is concentrated in the hands of a central authority, typically a dictator or a small group of individuals. The government wields significant control over all aspects of society.
- Mass Surveillance: Extensive surveillance mechanisms are in place to monitor citizens' activities. This includes the widespread use of security cameras, wiretaps, and data collection programs, often justified in the name of national security.
- Limited Freedom of Speech and Expression: Freedom of speech and expression are heavily restricted. Critical opinions of the government or its policies can lead to censorship, punishment, or imprisonment. Independent media outlets are often silenced or controlled by the state.
- Political Repression: Opposition parties and political dissent are suppressed. Opposition leaders, activists, and journalists may face arrest, harassment, or even disappearance.
- Militarization of Police: The police force is heavily militarized, with access to advanced weaponry and equipment. Law enforcement agencies have extensive powers, and their actions are often unchecked.
- Restrictions on Movement: Citizens may face limitations on their ability to travel freely both domestically and internationally. Checkpoints and roadblocks can be common, and travel permits may be required.
- Secret Police: A secret police force is often established to monitor and infiltrate perceived threats to the government. These agencies operate covertly and are not subject to normal legal oversight.
- Suppression of Civil Liberties: Fundamental civil liberties, such as the right to privacy, due process, and protection from arbitrary arrest, may be eroded or suspended.
- Propaganda and State-Controlled Media: The government controls or heavily influences media outlets, disseminating propaganda that promotes its agenda and suppresses dissenting views.
- Informants and Citizen Spying: Citizens are encouraged or coerced into reporting on the activities of their neighbors, colleagues, and even family members. Fear of being reported leads to a culture of self-censorship.
- Limited Access to Information: Access to information is tightly controlled, with censorship of books, websites, and social media platforms. Independent information sources are often blocked.
- Arbitrary Detention and Torture: People can be detained without due process for extended periods. Torture and mistreatment of detainees may occur in secret detention facilities.
- Manipulation of Elections: Elections may exist, but they are often manipulated to maintain the ruling party's control. Opposition candidates may be disqualified or face intimidation.
- Limited Freedom of Assembly: Protests and gatherings are heavily regulated or prohibited. Demonstrators risk arrest, violence, or even deadly force from security forces.
- Cult of Personality: The leader or ruling party is often glorified and portrayed as infallible. Dissent against the leader is equated with disloyalty to the state.
As the crackdown on alleged gang members continues by the government of El Salvador, the slide into a police seems inevitable. In this episode, we continue to hear how the crackdown is being used as a means of revenge and how many innocent people have been been arrested and never heard from again.
(commercial at at 16:25)
to contact me:
bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
source:
El Salvador: The hell of the innocent sent to prison on an anonymous phone call (msn.com)
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