The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, proclaimed himself the winner of the general elections held on Sunday “with more than 85% of the votes,” according to what he published on the social network democratic history of the world.
“We have won the presidency of the Republic for the second time with more than 85% of the votes,” Bukele said before hundreds of his followers in his victory speech in the Historic Center of San Salvador.
Bukele, who ran for re-election despite the fact that the Constitution prevents it, used a legal trick to run in an election in which all polls showed him as the favorite.
The preliminary scrutiny of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of El Salvador had reached 31.49% until midnight this Sunday, with which President Nayib Bukele added 1,295,888 votes.
With these results, which must be ratified in a final scrutiny with the physical records, Bukele would obtain an overwhelming advantage over his opponents.
Behind the New Ideas party (NI), the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN, left) is placed with 110,244 votes and the National Republican Alliance (Arena, right), with 96,700 votes.
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What are the potential long-term consequences of Bukele’s election win on democratic institutions in El Salvador?
**Interview with Political Analyst Maria Gonzalez on Bukele’s Election Win**
**Editor:** Maria, thank you for joining us today. President Nayib Bukele has proclaimed himself the winner of the recent general elections in El Salvador with over 85% of the votes. What are your immediate thoughts on his victory and the implications for Salvadoran democracy?
**Maria Gonzalez:** Thank you for having me. Bukele’s overwhelming majority is certainly impressive, but it raises several questions about the state of democracy in El Salvador. His re-election, made possible by a legal loophole, indicates a troubling trend of power consolidation. While many citizens support him due to his government’s initiatives, the manner in which he maneuvered into a second term deserves scrutiny.
**Editor:** You mentioned a “legal loophole.” How might this affect public perception of his leadership moving forward?
**Maria Gonzalez:** There’s a juxtaposition here. While many admire Bukele’s charisma and his handling of certain issues, such as crime rates, the use of legal tricks to bypass constitutional limitations can undermine trust in the democratic process. It could spark debate among Salvadorans about the integrity of their political system and whether it’s being eroded for personal gain.
**Editor:** Given this context, how do you foresee the opposition responding to Bukele’s victory?
**Maria Gonzalez:** The opposition is likely to face a tough battle. With Bukele’s party, New Ideas, holding such a substantial lead, unifying the FMLN and Arena parties against him could prove challenging. However, they might focus on highlighting the importance of upholding democratic norms and fighting against any potential authoritarian tendencies.
**Editor:** Lastly, Maria, let’s pose a question to our readers. How do you think the Salvadoran public will react to Bukele’s re-election, and what does it mean for the future of governance in the country? Will they prioritize stability over the rule of law, or will they demand a return to democratic principles?
**Maria Gonzalez:** That’s a vital question. This election will indeed shape the discourse surrounding governance in El Salvador moving forward, and it’s essential for citizens to engage in this debate.
