El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has prematurely claimed a sweeping victory in the presidential election before the announcement of official results. While early results indicate a significant lead, human rights groups have raised concerns over the aggressive methods used to address violent crime in the country, including the arrest of tens of thousands of individuals during a state of exception.
- El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele claims victory in the presidential election prior to the release of official results.
- Early partial results show Bukele with a substantial lead over his nearest challenger, with estimates of receiving around 85% of the vote.
- Bukele’s party also appears to have won a majority in the Legislative Assembly, claiming all but two seats according to his statements.
- El Salvador has experienced a significant reduction in the murder rate, reaching a 30-year low.
- The Bukele administration has implemented a state of exception to combat the MS13 and 18th Street gangs, resulting in the arrest of approximately 75,000 individuals.
- Human rights groups criticize the state of exception, alleging that many of those arrested have no clear gang affiliations.
- The population has shown support for Bukele’s tough anti-crime measures despite the human rights concerns.
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