Nayib Bukele Secures Overwhelming Victory in El Salvador Elections

With a landslide win, President Nayib Bukele consolidates power, transforming the country into a de facto one-party state.

President Nayib Bukele wins reelection in El Salvador with a landslide victory, securing his mandate until 2029.
Bukele's party, Nuevas Ideas, gains a supermajority in the Legislative Assembly, promising continued dominance over the country's political landscape.
Under Bukele's leadership, El Salvador has seen a significant reduction in gang violence, earning him high approval ratings despite concerns over human rights violations.
Critics warn of Bukele's autocratic tendencies, as he packs the constitutional court with loyalists and maintains emergency powers to fight crime.
Bukele's economic policies, including the controversial adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender, face scrutiny amid ongoing challenges with poverty and inflation.