One of the main problems with populism is the belief that people = always good, right, and noble. That is not the reality and history is full with examples of bad people, human stupidity and disgusting behaviors. Only because specific policies, persons and behaviours are "popular" does not mean that they are good in practice. Organized crime in El Salvador is a big problem and has been that for decades. But making hasty decisions, corrupted behaviors and killings of innocent individuals is not going to solve the problems. El Salvador needs a long-term strategy to reduce crime through more economic freedom, educational policies and hopefully with better welfare system as basic income. https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2022/08/eviscerating-human-rights-el-salvador-gang-problem/