Salvadorans voted for a populist maverick as their next president. But low voter turnout and a lack of friends in Congress promise to weaken the mandate of the president-elect.
In a strong rebuke to traditional parties, Nayib Bukele wins the Salvadoran presidency
By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello / MENU
Democracy & Elections
In a familiar scenario in the region, Salvadorans upset with traditional parties are betting on a political maverick
By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello /
Nayib Bukele, a former FMLN member now running as a third-party candidate, is expected to win the first round on February 3rd. The question now is whether or not he will amass sufficient support to avoid a runoff on March 10th.
Democracy & Elections
An outsider candidate looms large in El Salvador’s February presidential election
By Lucas Perelló / lucasperello /
Widespread discontent with corruption-plagued traditional parties might result in a historical win for Nayib Bukele, a former FMLN member who is now running on a third-party platform.
China
El Salvador recognizes the PRC: Confrontation on the FMLN’s way out the door
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
El Salvador’s change will likely contribute to the sense of urgency of the remaining states that recognize Taiwan to follow the Salvadoran example and close a deal with the PRC before the opportunities for negotiating compensation for doing so dry up.
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