Throughout its history, El Salvador has had to fight authoritarian regimes more than once. President Nayib Bukele promised to be different, but his actions are proving to be just as big a threat to the country’s democracy.
Presidential authoritarianism: A threat to the health of democracy
By Juan Carlos Sánchez /
Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations
Latin America: Civil and political rights in the time of a pandemic
By David Lovatón Palacios /
Governments across Latin America have taken exceptional measures to stop the uncontrollable spread of COVID-19. Faced with this, there is a valid fear that these measures could exacerbate abuses of power or increase human rights violations.
Just the Facts
Coronavirus in Latin America: What governments are doing to stop the spread
With the coronavirus posing a tremendous risk to Latin America, here is what some governments are doing to stop the spread of the virus.
China
In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing
By Timothy S. Rich & Andi Dahmer / MENU
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 /
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 /
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 /
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.