El Salvador's Vice-President Félix Ulloa defended the government's crackdown on gangs, calling it 'the miracle of Bukele.' He emphasized the significant drop in crime rates since President Nayib Bukele took office in 2019, despite criticism of authoritarianism. Ulloa argued that the people feel safe under Bukele's leadership, even as human rights groups raise concerns about arbitrary arrests and prison conditions. Bukele's popularity remains high, and he was re-elected in 2024 with nearly 85% of the vote, despite questions about democratic standards.