EThe president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukelewas re-elected. That triumph was created by a group of professionals who have been in charge of advising him in various areas within his government, many of these advisors are of Venezuelan nationality.
According to a source reported by the Spanish media The Countryit would be a cabinet that works in the shadows, another known as the presidential one, others main and another oriented to the strategies to be executed, these would be made up of private secretaries, in addition to the brothers of the president and the press secretary.
Within that group There is a team made up of Venezuelans, whose similarity reminds us of the Cubans, given that they are experts in security and intelligencejust as they once worked with the late President Hugo Chávez.
“When the pandemic began, they formed the emergency team. Anything had to be consulted. The ministers had no real decision-making power. It is true that some rebelled and did not let the Venezuelans get over them, but others simply had no other option.“, the source told the Spanish media.
In the same way, the local environment The Lighthousemaintains that the team of Venezuelans could be made up of about 20 people, however it is not easy to detect them, taking into account that their contracts are not public and they do not have a presence in state accounts.
Within that group of Creoles who have been advising Bukele, the dentist stands out Sarah Abdel Karim Hanna Georges, a person who worked with Leopoldo López and Lilian Tintori for many years. According to the information released by Armando. Info She arrived in El Salvador in 2018 and managed to get close to the president through one of her brothers.
Hanna Georges’s primary job is to write each and every one of the Salvadoran president’s speeches, in addition to being in charge of defining the social media strategy, something that has undoubtedly been successful taking into account the impact that his speeches have had. communications.
Another Venezuelan who stands out in this group is the lawyer, political consultant and activist, Lester Toledowho is known on the political scene of the Central American nation.
Toledo, who was a deputy of the Legislative Council of the state of Zulia between 2012 and 2017, is in charge of Bukele’s electoral strategy, and has also served as the president’s chief campaign advisor.
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**Interview with Political Analyst Ana Torres on Nayib Bukele’s Re-election Campaign Strategy**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Ana. There’s been a lot of discussion about President Nayib Bukele’s re-election and the role of his advisors, particularly the Venezuelan strategists. Can you tell us more about their influence within Bukele’s campaign?
**Ana Torres:** Absolutely, thank you for having me. The role of Venezuelan advisers in Bukele’s administration is quite significant. Given their background, many of them have extensive experience in political strategy, security, and intelligence. This expertise has clearly shaped the mechanisms of Bukele’s re-election campaign.
**Interviewer:** Interesting! You mentioned that some of these advisers are known for their work with Hugo Chávez. How does that experience translate into their work for Bukele?
**Ana Torres:** That’s a critical point. Their past experience in managing campaigns and state security allows them to implement very strategic and often aggressive communication tactics. They bring a unique blend of political savvy and operational expertise that Bukele’s team seems to leverage effectively. The leadership style and charisma of Bukele also resonate well with the style of governance these advisers are accustomed to.
**Interviewer:** Could you elaborate on the structure of Bukele’s advisory team? How does it affect decision-making within his government?
**Ana Torres:** Certainly! Bukele’s advisory team operates in a somewhat compartmentalized manner. There are various levels, including a main cabinet and specialized teams focused on strategy. This creates a dynamic where decisions can be made swiftly, often without too much bureaucratic delay. The presence of family members in key advisory roles also helps to consolidate power and maintain a cohesive approach to policy-making.
**Interviewer:** With this structure in place, what strategies do you think Bukele’s team will focus on in the coming years?
**Ana Torres:** Moving forward, I anticipate that they will continue to emphasize media manipulation and public relations strategies, particularly through social media, which Bukele has mastered. Additionally, given the pandemic, they might focus on public health narratives to maintain control and enhance their image. It’s about sustaining their popularity while advancing their policy agenda without losing public support.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Ana. One last question: what challenges do you foresee for Bukele with such a foreign-influenced advisory team?
**Ana Torres:** The main challenge will be political legitimacy and public perception. While these Venezuelan strategists bring in expertise, there could be a backlash if the public perceives their influence as undermining local talent or creating a dependency. Bukele needs to balance the need for expert advice with national pride and contextual understanding. If he can navigate that, he should continue to find success.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Ana, for sharing your thoughts on this complex issue. It’s clear that Bukele’s re-election strategy is both innovative and challenging.
**Ana Torres:** Thank you! I’m glad to discuss such an important topic.
