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President Bukele wins controversial re-election in El Salvador amidst human rights concerns

President Bukele wins controversial re-election in El Salvador amidst human rights concerns

The re-election of Nayib Bukele in El Salvador has brought strong controversy among the international community. On Feb. 5, 2024, President Bukele appeared to have won the election with 83% of the vote, at 70% of the votes counted, winning with a strong majority, BBC News reported.

Gang violence sparks mass arrests across El Salvador

Gang violence sparks mass arrests across El Salvador

Following a Congress-approved state of emergency on March 27, over 10,000 gang-related arrests were made across El Salvador, according to NBC News. This sanctioned crackdown on gang violence was reportedly in response to the 62 killings that occurred within a single day earlier that week, the BBC said.

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