Protests Against Bukele

Despite numerous human rights violations, fraud, authoritarianism, and corruption, the Salvadoran President, Bukele, has immense support from Salvadorans, but even among intense oppression, there are also brave dissidents who oppose Bukele. In the episode titled El Salvador: the History of Bukele, Carmen shared how Bukele rose to power and in the episode titled El Salvador: Bukele and the State of Exception, Carmen shared about the human rights violations and state violence that have occurred during the state of exception. Now, on today’s episode Carmen tells Cristina about protests and movements against Bukele.

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Sources

https://cispes.org/article/thousands-protest-independence-day-el-salvador?language=es

https://thehill.com/homenews/news/577129-thousands-protest-against-bukele-in-el-salvador-as-grievances-mount/

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