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Bukele consolida su poder con una tercera candidatura a la presidencia de El Salvador
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 14, 2026
· 6 min read
Por Merlin Delcid, CNN en Español
Nayib Bukele aspira a una tercera presidencia en El Salvador, en un contexto sin otras figuras políticas y donde el oficialismo, es decir, Bukele, controla todas las instituciones, incluidas las que regulan las elecciones. Así, el autodenominado “dictador cool”...
Key takeaway La militancia de su partido, Nuevas Ideas, lo designó este fin de semana en votaciones internas como su candidato a la presidencia para las elecciones generales del 28 de febrero de 2027.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's large Salvadoran community will be closely watching Nayib Bukele's bid for a third presidential term in El Salvador. Many El Paso residents have family ties to the country and maintain strong connections to its politics. The city's Salvadoran population has been a significant factor in local cultural and economic exchange, with many businesses and community organizations catering to their needs. As Bukele's candidacy moves forward, El Pasoans with roots in El Salvador will be weighing the potential implications of his continued leadership on their families and communities back home. The local Salvadoran community may also see an increase in political engagement and discussion, as residents consider how Bukele's policies will affect their loved ones and the country's future. This could lead to a more vibrant and informed conversation about Salvadoran politics in El Paso, reflecting the city's role as a hub for transnational connections and community ties.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Por Merlin Delcid, CNN en Español
Nayib Bukele aspira a una tercera presidencia en El Salvador, en un contexto sin otras figuras políticas y donde el oficialismo, es decir, Bukele, controla todas las instituciones, incluidas las que regulan las elecciones. Así, el autodenominado “dictador cool”...
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