Political scientist analyzes the structural differences that make it difficult to replicate El Salvador's security model in Peru
Political scientist Farid Kahhat evaluated the feasibility of implementing the security strategy of Nayib Bukele's government in Peruvian territory. During his analysis, he pointed out that economic, geographical, and criminal differences exist that prevent a direct transfer of the Salvadoran model.
During his presentation at the Hay Festival, Kahhat acknowledged the reduction in homicides achieved in El Salvador, but warned that this success was not accompanied by a similar economic performance. Likewise, he indicated that the type of criminality in Peru, marked by drug trafficking and illegal mining, possesses greater financial resources and capacity for corruption than the gangs faced in the Central American country.
The specialist also highlighted territorial disparities, noting that Peru's larger geographic expanse and its complex Andean and Amazonian geography hinder state control compared to El Salvador's 21,000 square kilometers.
Finally, he mentioned practical aspects such as the prolonged state of emergency, international questioning regarding human rights, and the scale of mass incarceration, warning that applying similar measures in Peru would require a penitentiary infrastructure that is currently lacking.
- Farid Kahhat pointed out that El Salvador's security model is not directly replicable in Peru.
- Differences were identified in the criminal economies of both countries, highlighting drug trafficking and illegal mining in Peru.
- Peruvian territory presents greater geographic challenges for state control than El Salvador.
- The application of mass incarceration proportional to that of El Salvador would require space for about 650,000 people in Peru.
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