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The Bukele Model Means Security Without Liberty

El Salvador stands at a crossroads between popular sentiment and adherence to constitutional principles.

Reason · Feb 27, 2024

El Salvador's President Bukele's Controversial Crackdown On Gang Violence

Learn about President Nayib Bukele's successful efforts to reduce crime rates in El Salvador and the debate surrounding security versus civil liberties.

How to watch Concacaf W Gold Cup: live stream 2024 matches online from anywhere

With 12 women's teams set to make history in the US, here's how to watch Concacaf W Gold Cup 2024 live streams wherever you are and for free.

TechRadar · Feb 21, 2024

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El Salvador President Bukele Secures Supermajority In Congress

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's supermajority win raises concerns over democratic principles and electoral integrity.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele Secures Supermajority Votes In Congress

Bukele was re-elected as the president on Feb. 4 with 84.7% of overwhelming votes. However, the recent legislative elections were to decide whether his New Ideas party would get the same success.

Latin Times · Feb 20, 2024

El Salvador: A Country Where Suffering a Miscarriage Might Result in Imprisonment

In Latin America, elective abortion is legal in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba and Uruguay

Latin Times · Feb 17, 2024

El Salvador, Where A Miscarriage Can Land You In Jail

Lilian was 20 when her newborn baby died of medical complications at a hospital in El Salvador, where abortion is a crime and even the suspicion of one can land a woman in jail.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024

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Latin American Democracies Backslide for Eight Consecutive Years; El Salvador Witnesses Largest Decline

A report by The Economist delves into the reasons for the broad drop. Its analysis of different individual countries

Latin Times · Feb 15, 2024

'It All Makes Sense': Youtuber Luisito Comunica Posts Supportive Video of El Salvador Mega Prison

The video goes through the compound used to hold some 40,000 prisoners

Latin Times · Feb 9, 2024

El Salvador Holds Mass Sentencing Hearing For Gang Leaders

A court in El Salvador on Thursday held a virtual sentencing hearing for 492 leaders of the feared Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang, accused of thousands of crimes, including more than 500 homicides.

International Business Times · Feb 9, 2024

Landmark Mass Trial Begins for Accused Gang Leaders in El Salvador

El Salvador is starting a mass trial for almost 500 alleged gang leaders as part of their efforts to combat crime and establish law and order.

El Salvador Opposition Questions Election Results over Irregularities

The electoral body in El Salvador begins the vote-by-vote count amidst calls for nullifying the legislative election results due to irregularities.

Portraits from El Salvador's nearly 2-year, sprawling crackdown on gang suspects

Salvadoran photographer Carlos Barrera takes a look at the nearly two years of human rights violations allegedly committed by the government of El Salvador during the country's state of emergency.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2024

El Salvador Elections: U.S. Politicians and Organizations Raise Questions on Bukele's Human Rights Record

Bukele, who won by a landslide on Sunday, has become a polarizing figure in Latin America and Beyond

Latin Times · Feb 6, 2024

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Bukele's Landslide Win Raises Concerns about El Salvador's Democracy

The landslide victory of Bukele in El Salvador's election raises concerns about the consolidation of power, potentially shifting towards a one-party state ...

El Salvador's President Bukele Secures Landslide Reelection Victory

Learn about Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, known as a charismatic and controversial leader. Explore his consolidation of power and anti-gang measures.

International Business Times · Feb 5, 2024

Democracy 'In The Balance' As El Salvador's Bukele Wipes Floor With Opposition

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proclaimed his landslide reelection victory, attributed to a wildly popular crackdown on violent gangs, as an historic drubbing of the opposition in a democracy.

Latin Times · Feb 5, 2024

Nayib Bukele Reelected in El Salvador: Despite Low Adoption, Bitcoin Remains a Main Economic Focus

Despite being legal tender, 88% of Salvadorans said that they never used Bitcoin during 2023.

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Latin Times · Feb 5, 2024

Bukele Cruises to Reelection in El Salvador in Highly Anticipated Landslide Victory

The president had over 80% of the votes compared to the runner-up's less than 10%. Bukele claimed victory on Sunday night before the tally

International Business Times · Feb 5, 2024

El Salvador's Bukele Claims 'Record' Reelection Victory

Bukele claimed his win represented "the biggest difference between first place and second place in the history" of democratic presidential elections anywhere.

Nayib Bukele Secures Second Term in El Salvador Election

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele appears poised for a landslide victory in the election, as voters prioritize security over civil liberties.

Latin Times · Feb 4, 2024

El Salvador Heads to the Polls: Election Viewed by Some as a Formality to Sustain Bukele's Political Dominance

The only question is how many seats the incumbent party will claim in a new-look parliament

International Business Times · Feb 4, 2024

El Salvador Votes With Gang-busting Bukele Miles Ahead

El Salvador goes to the polls Sunday with victory for gang-busting President Nayib Bukele in the bag and the only question how many seats his party will claim in a new-look parliament.

Latin Times · Feb 3, 2024

Bukele set to be Reelected by a Landslide in El Salvador as he Shrugs Human Rights Concerns

A recent poll showed Bukele with a 71% lead over his nearest rival. A look at how the country has changed under his rule

WEKU · Feb 3, 2024

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's popular but authoritarian president, declares election win

President Bukele was widely expected to be reelected in a landslide. He has cracked down on gangs but also has taken steps to consolidate his power and eliminate opposition.

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