Organized government or criminal groups in South America that selectively kill members of opposing groups and incite fear in those groups and among their supporters are known as _____.

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Death squads are organized groups that conduct extrajudicial killings or forced disappearances of persons for the purposes of political repression, genocide, or revolutionary terror. These groups are often associated with the government or organized crime groups and are known to target members of opposing groups to incite fear.

Organized Government or Criminal Groups in South America That Selectively