"El Salvador's Bukele Secures Landslide Re-election, Democracy in Peril"

US Senators Cardin, Durbin, Kaine, and Merkley express concern over the recent elections in El Salvador, citing unconstitutional moves and statements by the Vice President that influenced the outcome. While acknowledging progress in combating violent crime, they remain troubled by weakened transparency, oversight mechanisms, and the rapid undermining of the rule of law and human rights protections. The senators are committed to working with regional partners to promote long-term stability and rights-based rule of law in El Salvador.