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El Salvador's President Bukele Imposes Stricter School Discipline
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has implemented stricter discipline measures in public schools, including mandatory uniforms, hairstyles, and the singing of the national anthem, sparking criticism regarding militarization of education and diversion from addressing systemic issues.
El Salvador's President Bukele Imposes Stricter School Discipline
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has implemented stricter discipline measures in public schools, including mandatory uniforms, hairstyles, and the singing of the national anthem, sparking criticism regarding militarization of education and diversion from addressing systemic issues.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Knew of Bukele-MS-13 Pact
A 2020 diplomatic cable revealed that the Trump administration knew about a pact between Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and the MS-13 gang, involving evidence and testimony from Bukele's prison chief; the pact facilitated gang activity including extortion and violence, enabling Bukele's political...
Trump Administration Knew of Bukele-MS-13 Pact
A 2020 diplomatic cable revealed that the Trump administration knew about a pact between Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and the MS-13 gang, involving evidence and testimony from Bukele's prison chief; the pact facilitated gang activity including extortion and violence, enabling Bukele's political...
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56% Bias Score
El Salvador's Congress Approves Indefinite Presidential Reelection
On July 31, 2025, El Salvador's congress passed a constitutional amendment allowing indefinite presidential reelection, extending terms to six years, synchronizing elections, and eliminating the second round; opposition legislator Claudia Ortiz challenged this in court, prompting condemnation from h...
El Salvador's Congress Approves Indefinite Presidential Reelection
On July 31, 2025, El Salvador's congress passed a constitutional amendment allowing indefinite presidential reelection, extending terms to six years, synchronizing elections, and eliminating the second round; opposition legislator Claudia Ortiz challenged this in court, prompting condemnation from h...
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60% Bias Score
US Defends El Salvador's Term Limit Removal Amidst Concerns of Authoritarianism
El Salvador's legislature eliminated presidential term limits, prompting US State Department support but condemnation from critics who cite Bukele's power consolidation and human rights abuses; the US remained largely silent despite concerns.
US Defends El Salvador's Term Limit Removal Amidst Concerns of Authoritarianism
El Salvador's legislature eliminated presidential term limits, prompting US State Department support but condemnation from critics who cite Bukele's power consolidation and human rights abuses; the US remained largely silent despite concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Bukele's Power Grab: Indefinite Reelection Shakes El Salvador's Democracy
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele pushed through a constitutional amendment enabling indefinite reelection, extending his term to six years and eliminating the second electoral round, escalating concerns about democratic backsliding in Latin America.
Bukele's Power Grab: Indefinite Reelection Shakes El Salvador's Democracy
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele pushed through a constitutional amendment enabling indefinite reelection, extending his term to six years and eliminating the second electoral round, escalating concerns about democratic backsliding in Latin America.
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60% Bias Score
El Salvador Approves Indefinite Reelection for Bukele; Trump Administration Backs Decision
El Salvador's legislature approved indefinite reelection for President Nayib Bukele, prompting criticism from human rights groups but support from the Trump administration, amid concerns about eroding democratic safeguards and the potential for authoritarianism.
El Salvador Approves Indefinite Reelection for Bukele; Trump Administration Backs Decision
El Salvador's legislature approved indefinite reelection for President Nayib Bukele, prompting criticism from human rights groups but support from the Trump administration, amid concerns about eroding democratic safeguards and the potential for authoritarianism.
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56% Bias Score
El Salvador's Military-Led Education Overhaul Sparks Public Backlash
In El Salvador, the recent appointment of a military captain as Education Minister has resulted in a mandatory half-shaved head policy for students, sparking protests and long lines at barbershops.
El Salvador's Military-Led Education Overhaul Sparks Public Backlash
In El Salvador, the recent appointment of a military captain as Education Minister has resulted in a mandatory half-shaved head policy for students, sparking protests and long lines at barbershops.
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56% Bias Score
El Salvador Approves Indefinite Presidential Reelection, Raising Democratic Concerns
El Salvador's legislature approved indefinite presidential reelection on July 31st, allowing President Nayib Bukele to seek reelection in 2027, despite concerns about human rights abuses and eroding democratic norms; this decision was supported by Bukele's party, Nueva Ideas, with only three dissent...
El Salvador Approves Indefinite Presidential Reelection, Raising Democratic Concerns
El Salvador's legislature approved indefinite presidential reelection on July 31st, allowing President Nayib Bukele to seek reelection in 2027, despite concerns about human rights abuses and eroding democratic norms; this decision was supported by Bukele's party, Nueva Ideas, with only three dissent...
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48% Bias Score
US Backs El Salvador's Move to Allow Indefinite Presidential Reelection
The US State Department surprisingly supports El Salvador's decision to abolish presidential term limits, enabling President Nayib Bukele to seek indefinite reelection, despite international criticism of this move undermining democratic norms, particularly given the swift legislative approval and Bu...
US Backs El Salvador's Move to Allow Indefinite Presidential Reelection
The US State Department surprisingly supports El Salvador's decision to abolish presidential term limits, enabling President Nayib Bukele to seek indefinite reelection, despite international criticism of this move undermining democratic norms, particularly given the swift legislative approval and Bu...
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48% Bias Score
El Salvador's Constitutional Reform Sparks Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
El Salvador's recent constitutional changes, allowing indefinite presidential reelection and longer legislative terms, have raised concerns about democratic backsliding, drawing parallels to similar power grabs in Venezuela and Nicaragua by leaders like Hugo Chávez and Daniel Ortega.
El Salvador's Constitutional Reform Sparks Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
El Salvador's recent constitutional changes, allowing indefinite presidential reelection and longer legislative terms, have raised concerns about democratic backsliding, drawing parallels to similar power grabs in Venezuela and Nicaragua by leaders like Hugo Chávez and Daniel Ortega.
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60% Bias Score
El Salvador: Bukele Secures Indefinite Reelection Amidst Human Rights Concerns
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele secured constitutional changes enabling indefinite reelection, extending his term and eliminating runoff elections, raising concerns about democratic backsliding despite his success in reducing crime.
El Salvador: Bukele Secures Indefinite Reelection Amidst Human Rights Concerns
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele secured constitutional changes enabling indefinite reelection, extending his term and eliminating runoff elections, raising concerns about democratic backsliding despite his success in reducing crime.
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60% Bias Score
El Salvador Extends Presidential Terms, Allows Indefinite Reelection
El Salvador's parliament passed a constitutional amendment on July 31, 2024, extending presidential terms to six years and allowing indefinite reelection for President Nayib Bukele, eliminating the second-round election, and prompting criticism from the opposition.
El Salvador Extends Presidential Terms, Allows Indefinite Reelection
El Salvador's parliament passed a constitutional amendment on July 31, 2024, extending presidential terms to six years and allowing indefinite reelection for President Nayib Bukele, eliminating the second-round election, and prompting criticism from the opposition.
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60% Bias Score
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