El Salvador's Bukele Poised for Reelection Amid Controversy

Despite allegations of human rights abuses and constitutional violations, Bukele's tough-on-crime approach gains him widespread support.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is poised for reelection despite allegations of human rights abuses and constitutional violations.
Bukele's 'iron fist' tactics have significantly reduced the country's homicide rate, gaining him widespread support despite a high incarceration rate.
Despite international criticism, Bukele has maintained popularity at home and abroad, with some leaders in the region adopting his approach to tackle their own security crises.
Bukele's government has been accused of using state funds for propaganda, with a heavy focus on social media and state-run news sources.
Opponents argue that Bukele's measures have led to civil liberty violations, with over 1,700 habeas corpus petitions filed to El Salvador’s Supreme Court on behalf of people allegedly wrongfully detained.