"El Salvador's Bukele Set for Landslide Re-Election Victory"

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Salvadorans voted in elections expected to hand President Nayib Bukele another landslide victory, with many overlooking his authoritarian drift due to his success in crushing gang violence. Bukele's security strategy led to a sharp decline in murder rates, but some analysts question the sustainability of mass incarceration. Despite opposition from traditional parties, polls show strong support for Bukele. If re-elected, his biggest challenge will be addressing the sputtering economy and poverty levels in the country.
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