El Salvador’s February 4th Election: Eight Keys to Understanding the Political Context and Likely Results

El Salvador’s February 4th Election: Eight Keys to Understanding the Political Context and Likely Results

In an effort to provide context for the upcoming elections, we highlight eight important factors to consider in assessing the political landscape in El Salvador. While this document acknowledges President Bukele’s personal popularity, it also places it in a broader political context so that United States policy makers can understand the growing threats to democracy his re-election represents.