Bukelism

Nayib Bukele's origin, together with the political party Nuevas Ideas, dates back to 2017. The party's promise of a new approach to government quickly gained popularity. Although Bukele has never publicly identified with either right-wing or left-wing, most of the decisions as a president tend to flow toward the right wing. Nuevas Ideas follows a populist ideology, where many citizens who felt that their voice was not being heard or practiced corruption got attracted to them. His ideas would eventually mix into what is now today: Bukelism. This approach combines elements of pragmatism, authoritarianism, and a focus on public security. Bukele promises to deal with the issues of corruption, crime, and economic development with effective action. This is why many Salvadorans favor Bukele. Bukelism has therefore become a new era in Salvadoran politics, marked by progress and at times controversy.