Costa Rica's president honored El Salvador's Bukele for reducing violence, despite controversial methods.

Costa Rica's President Rodrigo Chaves honored El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele with the country's highest diplomatic award for reducing violence through a campaign against gangs. Bukele's methods, which include suspending some constitutional rights, have been controversial but have not dampened his high approval ratings. Meanwhile, Costa Rica faces rising violence linked to drug trafficking.

November 12, 2024
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