Rafa Gómez-Santos Martín El Salvador has reached an unprecedented milestone in public safety, positioning itself as the safest country in Hispanic America to walk alone at night. A remarkable 87% of Salvadorans feel safe walking alone in their communities at night , far surpassing the regional average of 47% and even outperforming countries traditionally known for their safety, such as Uruguay, Switzerland, or Luxembourg. This radical change is the result of public security policies implemented under President Nayib Bukele’s administration. Since the declaration of the state of exception in March 2022, the government has carried out mass arrests of suspected... View Article