A lot of times in Media, Television, Movies, Games etc. you’ll see this leader of a huge crime organization where its shown that the government or law enforcement of that universe obviously know that they’re involved in illegal activity, but they “don’t have enough evidence to put them in jail” This is where my question comes in, what stops this government from just doing it anyway? If they obviously know they’re evil than why can’t they just stop them anyway, Its not like keeping them out of jail will be MORE helpful for the world?
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Because laws get in the way.
You are asking for what President Nayib Bukele did in El Salvador.
In order to deal with the gangs he suspended the constitution and arrested some 80 000 people. Basically everyone even suspected of having a connection to the gangs.
Under Bukele, El Salvador has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world, with an estimated 2 percent of its adult population behind bars.
The constitution has not been in effect for about 2 years at this point and Nayib Bukele is without doubt the acting dictator of El Salvador.
At the same time his actions had very positive effects on the safety in the country and he enjoys widespread support among citizens.
But it’s a slippery slope. Now you have a dictator and it’s a question if he will ever attempt to transition back to democracy or stay as a dictator for life.
Even if we assume that he is the most benevolent and competent dictator with nothing, but the best intentions in mind. No man rules forever and he will be replaced at some point.
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