Nayib Bukele Poised for Landslide Reelection in El Salvador Amid Controversy
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, known for his anti-gang measures, faces criticism for undermining democracy as he seeks a second term, despite constitutional concerns.
- Nayib Bukele, celebrated for drastically reducing gang violence in El Salvador, is expected to win reelection with a significant majority.
- Bukele's tenure has been marked by a controversial constitutional court decision allowing him to run for a second term, despite a constitutional ban.
- Critics, including U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, have raised concerns about threats to democracy under Bukele's rule.
- Bukele's popularity is bolstered by his success in combating gang violence, with a 91% approval rating among voters.
- Human rights organizations express alarm over the incarceration of thousands without trial and potential erosion of democratic norms.
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