El Salvador - Political violence

Even though homicides are down, a shooting at an FMLN rally may point to increased political violence around the upcoming legislative and mayoral elections.

A gunman opened fire on a group of FMLN activists who were campaigning for the upcoming legislative and mayoral elections. Two are dead and five were wounded.

Bukele’s initial response was to blame his political opponents, saying it was part of a plan for them to regain political power. This sort of “false flag” claim had no evidence. Bukele and other Sa…