Ricardo Avelar

Journalist and political analyst Ricardo Avelar dives deep into the polarizing legacy of Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's internet-savvy president who blends club culture with authoritarianism. He examines how Bukele's embrace of Bitcoin and social media reshaped political engagement while fueling a dictatorship. Avelar highlights the dire consequences of Bukele's tactics against gang violence and protests, revealing a complex landscape of repression and public sentiment. He offers a candid look at the harsh realities of El Salvador's prison system and political climate.