"Nayib Bukele's Controversial Path to Re-election in El Salvador"
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, known as the "world's coolest dictator," is heading for re-election amid concerns over human rights abuses in his crackdown on crime. Despite criticism from opponents and international human rights organizations, Bukele remains popular for his tough stance on criminal gangs, with the country's homicide rate plummeting under his leadership. However, critics accuse him of dismantling checks and balances, committing human rights abuses, and maintaining a state of emergency. Allegations of mistreatment, wrongful detentions, and dehumanizing conditions in prisons have raised concerns, with fears that Bukele's methods could influence other leaders in the region.
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- He Cracked Down on Gangs and Rights. Now He's Set to Win a Landslide. The New York Times
- What to know about El Salvador's elections NPR
- What to know about El Salvador's election and Nayib Bukele - The Washington Post The Washington Post
- Gangsters in El Salvador are terrified of strongman Nayib Bukele The Economist
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