Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC
 / people

Nayib Bukele

Nayib Bukele
Nayib Bukele: Known for his decisive leadership, he has served as President of El Salvador since 2019, having previously been Mayor of San Salvador and Nuevo Cuscatlán. With a background in business, his presidency is largely defined by an aggressive "Mano Dura" policy against gangs, which has dramatically reduced the country’s homicide rate. He also controversially made Bitcoin legal tender. Bukele’s approach, while popular, has drawn criticism regarding human rights and democratic norms, including concerns over judicial independence and freedom of the press. He is adept at utilising social media for direct communication.
Crime

Colombia mulls locking up dangerous criminals on prison ships

Humanitarian watchdogs warn that this form of incarceration breaches human rights.

Colombia quake death toll hits 265, as rescuers race against the clock

videocam

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru’s president, vowing to stabilise nation

Daughter of late leader Alberto Fujimori becomes Peru’s ninth president in a decade following a narrow election victory.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement