In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing

Nayib Bukele

China

In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing

By Timothy S. Rich & Andi Dahmer / April 1, 2019

The abrupt removal of U.S. funds will exacerbate a decline in positive perceptions of the United States and open up an opportunity for Sino-Latin American relations.

Democracy & Elections

In a strong rebuke to traditional parties, Nayib Bukele wins the Salvadoran presidency

By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello / February 4, 2019

Salvadorans voted for a populist maverick as their next president. But low voter turnout and a lack of friends in Congress promise to weaken the mandate of the president-elect.

Democracy & Elections

In a familiar scenario in the region, Salvadorans upset with traditional parties are betting on a political maverick

By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello / January 16, 2019

Nayib Bukele, a former FMLN member now running as a third-party candidate, is expected to win the first round on February 3rd. The question now is whether or not he will amass sufficient support to avoid a runoff on March 10th.

Democracy & Elections

An outsider candidate looms large in El Salvador’s February presidential election

By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello / September 13, 2018

Widespread discontent with corruption-plagued traditional parties might result in a historical win for Nayib Bukele, a former FMLN member who is now running on a third-party platform.