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Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's 43-year-old president, recently won re-election with 85% of the vote for a second five-year term. His administration has gained international attention for its dramatic approach to combating crime, which has yielded significant results but raised serious human rights concerns.Since March 2022, Bukele's government has imprisoned over 83,000 people under state of emergency laws, with approximately 3% of adult men now in jail, most without trials. The centerpiece of his law enforcement strategy is CECOT, reportedly the Americas' largest maximum-security prison, housing around 18,000 inmates under harsh conditions.While Western governments initially criticized Bukele's authoritarian tendencies, many are now engaging with his administration due to its success in reducing crime, controlling illegal drug trade, and decreasing migration. His government has concentrated power by controlling congress, the judiciary, and security forces through an emergency decree that has been extended 34 times, suspending various civil rights.Bukele, a former advertising executive, has worked to rebrand El Salvador as a surfing destination and cryptocurrency hub. He maintains a strong social media presence, showcasing infrastructure improvements and bitcoin prices, often in English to appeal to international audiences.Human rights organizations like Cristosal have raised concerns about the broad use of "conspiracy" charges for arrests and mandatory pre-trial detention. While the government has released about 8,000 detainees, rights groups say it's nearly impossible to determine how many innocent people remain imprisoned.The situation presents a dilemma for the international community: whether to support a leader who has dramatically improved security but potentially at the cost of democratic principles. While Bukele's officials insist he will step down in 2029 after his second term,
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