Salvadorans Head to the Polls in a Referendum on Controversial President

El Salvador is on the eve of going to the polls. This Sunday, more than five million Salvadorans will cast ballots for deputies to the legislative assembly, the Central American parliament and hundreds of mayors. The elections are taking place amid a climate of tension and political violence, accusations of fraud and criticism over the handling of the pandemic. Although the controversial President Nayib Bukele is not on the ballot, analysts agree that this election will be a referendum on his presidency. María Martin has this report from Central America.

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