Who Is Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador?

On March 25, 2022, gang members of Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) executed a violent rampage in El Salvador, resulting in 87 deaths over two days, the worst violence since the 1980s civil war. President Nayib Bukele responded by declaring a state of emergency, leading to over 10,000 arrests, including many innocent civilians. While Bukele’s tough measures have drastically reduced crime and garnered a 92% approval rating, concerns about human rights violations and government repression persist, as he faces accusations of authoritarianism.

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