2024 will be a big year for Latin American elections, and the first one takes place in El Salvador. Popular President Nayib Bukele is likely to win a race that showcases his regional—and global—influence. Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas’ Roberta Braga explains how Bukele’s social media strategy spreads beyond El Salvador’s borders and calls for a rethink of how online disinformation. Virginia Commonwealth University’s Michael Paarlberg delves into how that message is being received in the large Salvadoran diaspora, which is expected to vote in record numbers this year.
This episode will be the first in a series exploring the year’s elections and the forces shaping them. Catch the series and learn about 2024 elections via our guide at: www.as-coa.org/2024
Read our Explainer: El Salvador's 2024 Presidential and Legislative Elections
This podcast was produced by Executive Producer Luisa Leme with support from Jon Orbach. Carin Zissis is the host.
The music in this podcast is “Receitas de Samba” by C4 Trio and was recorded for Americas Society.
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