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...
by Jacob McWilliams | Nov 17, 2025 | University of Pittsburgh
Executive aggrandizement has been a persistent issue in El Salvador for years, dating back to President Bukele’s election in 2019. With legislative approval, Bukele is on his way to eroding democracy in El Salvador entirely. Over the past two months, Bukele has...
