Business from the Grave

A man carries a bucket filled with tar to give a protective layer on coffins. Photo: Santiago Billy/Comvite

There are no obvious signs of gang activity in Jucuapa, a municipality in the El Salvadorian department of Usulután, 115.7km east of San Salvador. Early in the morning, children walk to school through the streets lined with colorful, small yet tidy houses. It’s life as usual; if one were to take a quick glance, this small city would seem average at best.

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