This chapter explores the political landscape in El Salvador and the controversial tactics used by President Bokele to remain in power. It discusses the interpretation of the constitution to bypass term limits, concerns about the erosion of democracy, and the implications for the region.
That’s how El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele describes himself. Silvia Viñas from the news podcast El hilo explains how his victory this weekend is a blueprint for authoritarians looking to get reelected in a democracy.
This episode was produced by Jesse Alejandro Cottrell, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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