Bukele Begins Second Term Amid Power Consolidation and Security Concerns
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El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele begins his second term after a landslide re-election, consolidating near-total control over parliament and state institutions. Despite high approval ratings for his crackdown on gangs, Bukele faces criticism for authoritarian tendencies and human rights abuses. Economic challenges, including high public debt and inflation, loom as potential threats to his popularity.
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