El Salvador's Bukele Secures Landslide Reelection Victory

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Source: FRANCE 24 English
El Salvador's Bukele Secures Landslide Reelection Victory
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President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador claimed a landslide reelection victory, boasting of over 85 percent of the vote, following a crackdown on gangs that has significantly reduced homicide rates in the country. Despite criticism of human rights abuses and accusations of centralizing power, Bukele's popularity remains high, with his party also claiming a majority in the legislative assembly. However, challenges such as the economy and concerns about state violence and lack of transparency persist as he begins his second term.

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