"Bukele's Landslide Election Win: Balancing Security and Democracy in El Salvador"

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is poised for re-election despite criticism of his crackdown on civil and human rights, with his tough stance on gangs credited for significantly reducing violence in the country. While some express concerns about the erosion of civil liberties under his rule, many Salvadorans support him for the security improvements. Bukele's media machine and electoral reforms have also drawn attention, with his New Ideas party expected to maintain its majority in Congress. However, there are growing calls for broader improvements in areas such as the economy, health, and education.