Against The Grain of Precedence: The Re-Election of Nayib Bukele

Despite the increasing pressure on the precedence of the Salvadoran constitution, the populace of the smallest country in Central America remains adamant about the radical metamorphosis their country has exhibited under the administration of Bukele: a new era of stability and security for Salvadoran society. Marred with criticisms, the Bukele administration remains committed to securing another term in San Salvador, all while inciting concerns for those weary of the implications of future authoritarianism in El Salvador and the Latin American sphere of influence.

AmericasBy Kevin MoscatNovember 27, 2023authoritarianism, el salvador, bukeleism, elections

China’s Firm Hold on El Salvador’s Open Door

In Latin America, the presence of China has become an ever-growing affair of matchmaking between the Asian superpower and some of the world’s developing nations. In the present Bukele-era of El Salvador, an era characterized by doubled-down policies and a crackdown on the social and economic drawbacks, the amity of officials in Beijing has been welcomed with open arms.

AmericasBy Kevin MoscatOctober 11, 2023belt and road initiative, china, latin america, el salvador, bukeleism, china-latin america relations, influence