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Democracy 'In The Balance' As El Salvador's Bukele Wipes Floor With Opposition

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proclaimed his landslide reelection victory, attributed to a wildly popular crackdown on violent gangs, as an historic drubbing of the opposition in a democracy.

International Business Times · Feb 5, 2024

Nayib Bukele Reelected in El Salvador: Despite Low Adoption, Bitcoin Remains a Main Economic Focus

Despite being legal tender, 88% of Salvadorans said that they never used Bitcoin during 2023.

Latin Times · Feb 5, 2024

Bukele Cruises to Reelection in El Salvador in Highly Anticipated Landslide Victory

The president had over 80% of the votes compared to the runner-up's less than 10%. Bukele claimed victory on Sunday night before the tally

Latin Times · Feb 5, 2024

Bukele set to be Reelected by a Landslide in El Salvador as he Shrugs Human Rights Concerns

A recent poll showed Bukele with a 71% lead over his nearest rival. A look at how the country has changed under his rule

Latin Times · Feb 3, 2024

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's popular but authoritarian president, declares election win

President Bukele was widely expected to be reelected in a landslide. He has cracked down on gangs but also has taken steps to consolidate his power and eliminate opposition.

WEKU · Feb 3, 2024

El Salvador strongman Bukele eyes re-election – never mind the constitution

Nayib Bukele, 42, who brought security through mass roundups of alleged gang members, is ‘highly undemocratic, highly abusive – and highly popular’

The Guardian - US · Feb 3, 2024

A Mega-prison And A Mayan 'Pompeii': Five Things About El Salvador

The Central American nation of El Salvador goes to the polls Sunday in an election dominated by President Nayib Bukele's war on gangs.

International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024

'Peace, Tranquility, Freedom': El Salvador President's Ticket To Reelection

There is an unfamiliar air of serenity in El Salvador's capital, where voters head to the polls Sunday without the specter of gang violence and intimidation hanging over them for the first time in years.

International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024

Why the 'world's coolest dictator' is on course for a landslide win in El Salvador

El Salvador's Nayib Bukele has won plaudits both at home and abroad for his indiscriminate security crackdown that has seen more than 1% of the country's population put in prison.

WEKU · Feb 2, 2024

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's Unapologetic 'Dictator'

El Salvador's gang-busting President Nayib Bukele has proudly embraced the monicker of "dictator" and breezily shrugs off criticism of human rights transgressions.

International Business Times · Feb 2, 2024