Pluto lunar eclipse separates the ‘integrous’ from the ‘corrupt’

 

 

 

Nayib Bukele (b July 24, 1981), the President of El Salvador, has been in the news for several significant developments as of September 2025: 

Constitutional Changes and Power Consolidation: In August 2025, El Salvador's National Assembly, dominated by Bukele's Nuevas Ideas party, approved constitutional amendments that abolished presidential term limits, extended the presidential term from five to six years, and eliminated the two-round election system. These changes allow Bukele to potentially remain in power indefinitely, raising concerns among human rights groups and regional experts about democratic backsliding. 

Gang Crackdown and Deportation Policies: Bukele's aggressive anti-gang campaign, known as the "mano dura" (iron fist) policy, has led to the arrest of over 85,000 people with alleged gang affiliations by December 2024, significantly reducing El Salvador's homicide rate to 1.9 per 100,000 in 2024, one of the lowest in the Americas. However, this has come with accusations of human rights violations, including mass arrests without due process. Bukele has also been involved in controversial deportation agreements with the United States, notably refusing to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison. 

Bitcoin and Economic Policies: Bukele's push to make bitcoin legal tender in 2021 and his plans for a "Bitcoin City" have been largely unsuccessful by 2025, drawing criticism from the U.S. and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Despite this, Bukele continues to promote cryptocurrency initiatives to boost El Salvador's economy. 

International Relations: Bukele has positioned himself as a key ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly in supporting U.S. deportation efforts by housing deportees in El Salvador's mega-prison. This has strengthened his ties with the U.S., but reports suggest his government blocked extraditions of MS-13 gang leaders to avoid potential testimony against him in U.S. investigations. 

Social Media and Public Image: Bukele remains highly active on social media, using platforms like X to communicate directly with supporters. Recent posts include announcements about increasing gold reserves, launching a National Markets Office, and celebrating 1,000 days without homicides in El Salvador. His approval rating remains exceptionally high, often cited above 90%, despite criticisms of authoritarianism. 

Currently transit Pluto [1aq] is opposite Bukele’s radix Sun [1le]. In its most positive manifestation, Pluto is power of the will harnessed for the good of all. Bukele is a rare example of a politician who stands out among so many corrupt others.

 

 

On September 9, 2025, Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned, leading to the collapse of his coalition government amid widespread unrest. Compare Salvador’s performance to that of Nepal where the same 7 Sept eclipse was on the meridian (one serving the masses, the other ousted because highly corrupt).