by Sungeun Choi | Apr 20, 2026 | American University, George Mason University, Universities
Sungeun Choi “The coolest dictator in the world.” This is how El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bokele, describes himself on social media. It might sound like a joke, but it shows a serious problem in democracy. This is when democracy slowly breaks from the inside....
by Josephine Hale | Apr 18, 2025 | Boston University
Nayib Bukele has become one of the most infamous populist leaders in Latin America, winning international praise for his aggressive anti-gang policies and his unapologetic, millennial persona. But under the surface of his popularity lies a much more troubling concern:...
by Thomas Lamieri | Apr 7, 2025 | Tartu University
Ballots and Bullets: How Political Violence Is Undermining Democracy in Mexico In 2024, Mexico held one of the largest and most consequential elections in its recent history—electing over 20,000 officials nationwide, including a new president, Claudia Sheinbaum...
by Sean McGinley | May 8, 2024 | Ursinus College
El Salvador’s status as a democracy is becoming an increasingly debated subject. Still, the nation did produce legitimate democratic results on February 4th 2024, when thousands of citizens reaffirmed their support for President Nayib Bukele, who captured 83% of the...
by AHMETMERT17@KU.EDU.TR | Jun 7, 2022 | Koç University
The Sanction Paradox and Democratic Erosion in Nicaragua The Central American country of Nicaragua has evolved into an even more autocratic government, with Daniel Ortega elected president for the fourth time in a row. Daniel Ortega eliminated the opposition during...
