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El Salvador's Nayib Bukele Wins Re-Election in a Landslide Victory

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President Nayib Bukele secures a second term with overwhelming support in El Salvador's elections. Find out more!

In a stunning turn of events, Nayib Bukele has been re-elected as the president of El Salvador in a landslide win. Despite concerns about democracy, voters overwhelmingly supported Bukele, citing his efforts towards peace and anti-gang measures as key reasons for their choice. The pro-Bitcoin stance of President Bukele also played a significant role in his re-election, with a commitment to further Bitcoin adoption in the country's economy.

Despite criticism, Bukele proudly declared victory with over 85% of the votes, brushing off any opposition. His popularity, mixed with his strong stance on issues like gang violence and economic development, has solidified his position as a dominant figure in Salvadoran politics.

As Bukele heads for his second term, the focus now shifts to the economy, with challenges and opportunities awaiting the re-elected president. His decisive win has set the stage for continued transformations and potential shifts in El Salvador's political landscape.

In a surprising move, Bukele halted the official vote count, claiming a resounding victory even before the final results were announced. This bold declaration showcases the confidence and authority he exudes as a leader, setting a tone for his upcoming term in office.

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Nayib Bukele re-elected as El Salvador president in landslide win (The Guardian)

El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, has won a thumping victory in elections after voters cast aside concerns about erosion of democracy to reward him for ...

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El Salvador's Nayib Bukele heads for reelection as president but ... (The Hill)

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Voters in El Salvador appeared to give Nayib Bukele a second term as president, but a troubled vote tally delayed results ...

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El Salvador: Initial polls show Nayib Bukele to win reelection (Cointelegraph)

The pro-Bitcoin Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele is expected to be reelected and remains committed to further Bitcoin adoption in his second term.

Next Hurdle For El Salvador's Bukele: The Economy (Barron's)

Salvadorans reveling in a new-found peace thanks to President Nayib Bukele's "war" on gangs gave him an overwhelming second-term mandate in Sunday's ...

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Bukele brushes aside criticism after claiming 85% of the vote: 'This is ... (EL PAÍS in English)

The president says he has achieved a landslide victory in the elections after having put an end to the country's violent gangs.

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Bukele announces victory in El Salvador elections (MercoPress)

El Salvador's Nayib Bukele declared himself the winner “with more than 85% of the votes” before the official results of Sunday's elections were released.

El Salvador's popular but authoritarian president declares election ... (Boise State Public Radio)

Nayib Bukele has surprised no one by claiming a landslide victory in Sunday's presidential election. The contest was dominated by debate over the tradeoff ...

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El Salvador's Bukele is already claiming a big election win, but a ... (ABC News)

Voters in El Salvador appear to have given Nayib Bukele a second term as president by a wide margin, but problems with the vote count have delayed official ...

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Bukele se declara ganador en elecciones de El Salvador antes de ... (Telemundo New York)

De 42 años y con gran popularidad, es el primer presidente de la etapa democrática salvadoreña con la opción de buscar su reelección inmediata y, de ganar,.

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Quién ganó las elecciones en El Salvador 2024: Bukele es reelecto ... (Dallas Morning News AldiaDallas)

San Salvador — El presidente de El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, se declaró ganador el domingo de las elecciones presidenciales, cuando aún no se publicaba ningún ...

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Elecciones en El Salvador: Bukele se declara ganador sin esperar a ... (Newtral)

De acuerdo a nuestros números, hemos ganado la elección presidencial con más del 85% de los votos y un mínimo de 58 de 60 diputados de la Asamblea. El récord en ...

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TSE de El Salvador detiene conteo electrónico de votos; victoria de ... (CNN)

El Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) de El Salvador dijo el lunes que pidió a juntas electorales de todo el país que registren manualmente los resultados de ...

El Salvador's popular but authoritarian president declares election ... (WUNC)

Nayib Bukele has surprised no one by claiming a landslide victory in Sunday's presidential election. The contest was dominated by debate over the tradeoff ...

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El Salvador election results delayed, despite president's declaration ... (CNN)

El Salvador's Supreme Electoral Court on Monday said it had asked polling stations across the country to manually record the results of Sunday's ...

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Y así nació 'el salvador' de El Salvador (La Marea)

Nayib Bukele ha revalidado su cargo como presidente de El Salvador, donde es considerado casi un dios por acabar con las pandillas.

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Congratulations to El Salvador's President-Elect Nayib Bukele ... (Department of State)

I congratulate Nayib Bukele on his electoral victory as President of El Salvador. The United States commends the work of electoral observers and looks ...

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Rubio Applauds Recent Election in El Salvador | Senator Rubio (Senator Marco Rubio)

Yesterday, the people of El Salvador democratically elected their President. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement following the election of ...

Felicitaciones al presidente electo de El Salvador Nayib Bukele ... (State Department)

Departamento de Estado de EE. UU. Oficina del Portavoz Declaración del secretario Antony J. Blinken 5 de febrero de 2024.

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El Salvador's Bukele appears to win reelection, but vote count ... (PBS NewsHour)

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Voters in El Salvador appeared to give Nayib Bukele a second term as president by a wide margin, but problems with the vote ...

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El Salvador Embraces Future With Bitcoin As Bukele Secures ... (Forbes)

Nayib Bukele's re-election as El Salvador's President in a landslide victory is not just a political triumph but also affirmation of the country's ongoing ...

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President Nayib Bukele in El Salvador heads for reelection despite ... (NBC News)

President Nayib Bukele appeared poised for reelection before the vote tally was stopped due to issues, as voters have resoundingly supported his crackdown ...

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Elecciones en El Salvador: lo que hay que saber (New York Times en Español)

En las elecciones presidenciales de El Salvador de este domingo, no hay una verdadera competencia: se espera que Nayib Bukele, el presidente milénial que ...

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Bukele landslide shifts El Salvador to one-party state, amplifies ... (Reuters)

The landslide re-election of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele was cheered by supporters of his gang crackdown, but has worried opponents who fear the ...

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El Salvador election: Nayib Bukele revels in landslide win (BBC News)

Standing on the balcony of the National Palace in the capital, Salvadorean President Nayib Bukele, was understandably jubilant.

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La crisis de derechos humanos en El Salvador podría profundizarse (Amnistía Internacional)

Ante la autoproclamada reelección del presidente Nayib Bukele, en ausencia aún de datos oficiales en firme —en unos comicios electorales marcados por un ...

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