In El Salvador, a Crime Crackdown Comes at the Cost of Civil Liberties

In only two years, Nayib Bukele transformed El Salvador from one of the most dangerous countries in Latin America to among the safest. That’s sent his popularity soaring, even as he’s come under criticism for an increasingly authoritarian bent. Other regional leaders are starting to copy his tactics — and El Salvador’s election this weekend will be a referendum on his approach.