by Jacqueline Maldonado | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University
In our assigned reading by Ozan Varol, he describes his theory of “stealth authoritarianism” as a way that “the new generation of authoritarians cloak repressive measures under the mask of law, imbue them with the veneer of legitimacy, and render authoritarian...
by Amy Emma Rabbette | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University, Uncategorized
El Salvador is often portrayed as a rare success story in Latin America. Under President Nayib Bukele, the country has experienced a dramatic drop in homicide rates and a renewed sense of security after decades of gang violence. Bukele’s popularity reflects this...
by Lucinda Posner | Dec 10, 2025 | University of Pittsburgh
On July 31st, 2025, El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly passed a new constitutional amendment 57 to three votes to allow the current president, Nayib Bukele, to run for a third term. The amendment also takes away an old provision that citizens lose their citizenship...
by Zoe Perri | Nov 24, 2025 | University of Pittsburgh
El Salvador has been known, historically, for its high murder rate and deep-seated gang violence. However, over the past six years the country’s gang violence has decreased by 70%. But at what cost? President Nayib Bukele has taken the country by storm,...
by Andrew Weiss | Nov 21, 2025 | University of Pittsburgh
On July 31, 2025, the El Salvadoran congress passed significant changes to the El Salvadoran constitution. By a vote of 57 to 3, they passed notable changes including the removal of presidential term limits and extension of presidential term limits to 6 years. The...
