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Is America cracking down on narco-corruption — or playing favorites?
Critics say the U.S. talks tough but drops cases, cuts deals, and sends criminals back when politics demand it. Defenders argue leaders like Bukele have stabilized the region and deserve support.
Watch Will Freeman of the Council on Foreign Relations debate Andres-Martinez-Fernandez of The Heritage Foundation on this pressing issue.
Is America cracking down on narco-corruption — or playing favorites?
Critics say the U.S. talks tough but drops cases, cuts deals, and sends criminals back when politics demand it. Defenders argue leaders like Bukele have stabilized the region and deserve support.
Watch Will Freeman of the Council on Foreign Relations debate Andres-Martinez-Fernandez of The Heritage Foundation on this pressing issue.










