Democracy held hostage by hired hooligans ahead of 2027 elections

They are the errand boys of politicians—mean, efficient, muscular and merciless in the murky underworld of political hooliganism and gangland intimidation.

Some wear sleek dark suits, dark glasses and carry walkie-talkies, projecting the image of professional security operatives. Others don jungle attires, while many simply wear tight-fitting clothes that flaunt their bulging biceps.