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Mano Dura in Times of Democratic Backsliding

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

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This paper workshop at Columbia's International Affairs Building examines why Mano Dura anti-crime campaigns can backfire, comparing coercive policing in El Salvador and Venezuela. Attendees discuss how militarized approaches may empower criminal groups amid democratic backsliding and consider policy implications.

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