I like many of you am watching the new Netflix series Narcos. One scene in particular stood out. The judges of Colombia become a target of Escobar, and a judge dons a balaclava before entering the court room to sentence a drug trafficker. Did this really happen?
Political Life --> Social Problems and Control
Social Problems and Control. The modern National Police, a branch of the armed forces, was created in 1891 to enforce federal laws. With the escalation of violence during the 1980s, the size of the national force increased. However, the National Police lack a presence in many municipalities. In a country racked by violence, some judges wear masks to hide their faces in order to avoid reprisal. These "judges without faces" demonstrate the inability of the judicial system to protect its members and the general public.