El Salvador's Bukele Declares Victory in Presidential Poll
Voice of America
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele delivers a speech after casting his vote in San Salvador on Feb. 4, 2024.
President Nayib Bukele on Sunday declared himself winner of El Salvador's national elections in a landslide, claiming he captured more than 85% of the vote - even though electoral officials have not released any results.
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