A national survey by CID Gallup indicates that President Nayib Bukele maintains high public approval in El Salvador, with 94% of respondents expressing support for his administration.
According to the poll, conducted from October 24 to 27, 2026, 91% of Salvadorans surveyed also said they were proud to have Bukele as president. The results highlight strong public backing for the president as his government continues to shape the country’s security and development agenda.
The survey also addressed public sentiment regarding El Salvador’s rescue operation in Haiti. Some 82% of respondents said they were concerned about the risks facing Salvadoran personnel involved in the mission, reflecting public attention to the safety of those deployed abroad.
El Salvador sent special forces to support efforts to locate four Salvadoran aviation technicians who went missing after an attack attributed to armed gangs in Haiti. The operation has drawn international attention as authorities work to recover the missing personnel.
The findings provide a snapshot of public opinion on Bukele’s leadership and the Haiti mission. CID Gallup’s full bulletin contains further details about the national survey and its results.