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Investigative journalist Óscar Martínez discusses Nayib Bukele's rise to power, the dismantling of democracy in El Salvador, and the fight for truth from exile, stating Bukele lacked principles or ideology.
Nayib Bukele's candidacy for a third term has been formalized, signaling a move to erase limits on power in El Salvador where the constitution is being rewritten to suit the president.
El Salvador's ruling party has approved President Nayib Bukele's candidacy for re-election, despite constitutional debates regarding consecutive terms.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has registered to seek his party's nomination for the 2027 presidential elections, aiming for a third term following constitutional reforms supported by his allies.
Authorities in El Salvador have announced a record-breaking seizure of 6.68 tons of cocaine during two separate maritime operations, according to the office of President Nayib Bukele.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has invoked the Nuremberg trials to defend mass trials against gang leaders accused of 29,000 homicides, drawing criticism from human rights defenders.
A profile examines El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, noting his administration's creation of the world's highest imprisonment rate and his controversial removal of presidential term limits.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced a new technological experiment to integrate artificial intelligence into the public healthcare system, aiming to create health records and treatment plans.
Human Rights Watch has urged the government of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele to end the four-year state of emergency implemented to combat gangs, citing approximately 91,000 arrests, including children, made without warrants.
Four years after implementing a state of exception, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has strengthened his repressive power, introducing life imprisonment and concentrating more authority. These actions are seen as undermining democracy and have led to accusations of human rights violations.
El Salvador's Congress has approved a constitutional amendment, promoted by President Nayib Bukele, to introduce life imprisonment for serious crimes, in a country that has already incarcerated over 1% of its population, with Bukele often described as 'the coolest dictator in the world'.
A group of international jurists and a legal report accuse the government of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele of committing crimes against humanity, including torture and disappearances, during its war against gangs under a state of exception.
A recent slump in Bitcoin's value is reportedly disrupting President Nayib Bukele's vision for a 'digital utopia' in El Salvador, which has heavily invested in the cryptocurrency.
Honduras' state of emergency, similar to El Salvador's, has failed to curb gang control in large areas of the country, with criminal groups maintaining power despite restricted rights and army deployment.
An El Salvador abortion rights group, after two decades of defending women jailed for pregnancy terminations, has ceased legal operations, citing a hostile environment under President Nayib Bukele’s government.
El Salvador is experiencing a 'vigilant peace' under President Nayib Bukele, who is eradicating gang violence with an iron fist. His approach involves suspending constitutional laws to maintain power and control.
Amnesty International reports that over 90,000 arbitrary arrests have occurred in El Salvador since President Nayib Bukele declared a state of emergency in 2022, with at least 470 deaths in custody during that period, equating to crimes against humanity.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has been nominated by his Nuevas Ideas party to run for a third six-year presidential term. This move comes despite constitutional limits on re-election.
Colombia's political figure 'El Tigre' is reportedly aiming to mimic the populist right-wing styles of leaders like Javier Milei and Nayib Bukele. This move suggests a shift towards a more conservative political landscape in Colombia.
A major confederation of labor unions in El Salvador has accused President Nayib Bukele's government of abolishing dozens of worker representation organizations since he took power in 2019.
El Salvador’s government inaugurated 70 renovated public schools as part of President Nayib Bukele’s "Dos Escuelas por Día" program. This brings the total number of completed schools under the initiative to 210.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has signed reforms that allow for life prison sentences for individuals as young as 12, applicable to those convicted of serious crimes such as homicide, femicide, rape, and gang membership.
March marks four years since Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, decreed a state of exception in 2022, a measure that has been described as trading freedom for order.
A Salvadoran human rights organization says at least 500 people have died in state custody since President Nayib Bukele launched his anti-gang offensive four years ago, with the vast majority having…
A report indicates that approximately 500 inmates have died during President Nayib Bukele's four-year-long crackdown on gangs in El Salvador.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has altered the Constitution to endorse life imprisonment, while his government criticized a report by international legal experts warning of crimes against humanity and lashed out at human rights organizations.
Experts documented murder, torture and disappearances under president Nayib Bukele’s policy targeting gangs The draconian mass incarceration policy of El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, may have led to crimes against humanity, according to a new study by legal experts. By locking up 1.4% of the population without due process, Bukele turned El Salvador from one of Latin America’s most violent countries into one of its least violent – but at the cost of human rights and the rule of law. Co...
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, an ally of Donald Trump, is reportedly accepting multi-million dollar donations from China for flagship projects while simultaneously strengthening his alliance with Washington.
A February 2026 regional poll by CB Consultora Opinión Pública ranks El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele as the best-rated Latin American leader with 72.6% approval, while Delcy is rated the worst.
Following President Nayib Bukele's 2022 offensive against organized crime, urban artists in El Salvador are now able to practice their art in a more peaceful environment, reclaiming public spaces from gangs.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has announced his intention to run for a third consecutive presidential term in 2027. This move marks his bid to extend his leadership beyond the current term limits.
The health of Salvadoran lawyer and opposition figure Ruth López, a vocal critic of President Nayib Bukele's government, has significantly deteriorated, putting her life at risk in prison.
Abelardo de la Espriella, with Nayib Bukele as his role model and Donald Trump as a political friend, is poised to radically change Colombia's previously left-leaning government if elected president.
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar has made significant statements regarding a clemency scandal, alleging that the former head of state was pressured and that the justice minister had negatively recommended the clemency request. He also discussed Hungary's ongoing negotiations with the European Commission concerning EU funds and conditions for Ukraine's accession.
Thousands of Salvadorans marched through the capital on May 1st to denounce what they described as democratic setbacks under President Nayib Bukele and to demand the release of individuals they consider innocent who were detained in the government’s crackdown.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has signed reforms into law that permit life prison sentences for individuals as young as 12 years old. This change applies to minors convicted of serious crimes.
While President Nayib Bukele showcases a 'new El Salvador' with clean streets and renovated facades, investigations reveal that thousands of detainees, previously not considered criminals, are now incarcerated under his policies.
A Salvadoran activist claims that gang violence in the country has been replaced by regime violence under President Nayib Bukele, noting that the US under Trump no longer provides a counterbalance.
El Salvador's parliament has approved the implementation of life imprisonment for minors convicted of murder, rape, and terrorism, a measure advocated by President Nayib Bukele.
El Salvador's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday, allowing for life sentences for individuals convicted of murder, rape, and terrorism, a measure advocated by President Nayib Bukele.
A humanitarian organization claims that President Nayib Bukele's administration is holding 86 political prisoners in El Salvador, a situation not seen since the civil war.
Years of progress in El Salvador to release women imprisoned under strict anti-abortion laws are being undone, with a new wave of criminalization fueled by President Nayib Bukele's suspension of civil rights.
El Tunco beach in El Salvador, once controlled by gangs, has transformed into a popular tourist destination, with visitors praising President Nayib Bukele's efforts despite concerns about human rights.