President Nayib Bukele Begins Second Term with Emphasis on Economic Recovery in El Salvador

Nayib Bukele has commenced his second term as President of El Salvador, following a decisive re-election victory with 84.6% of the votes. The inauguration ceremony, held at the National Palace in San Salvador, was attended by international leaders such as Argentina’s President Javier Milei, King Felipe VI of Spain, and the US Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas among others.In his inaugural address, Bukele reiterated his commitment to deepening the transformations achieved during his first term, particularly in bringing peace and security to the country, now claimed to be the safest in the Western Hemisphere. He pledged to focus on the economic crisis, calling for unity to emerge from it. Bukele also emphasized the importance of the public sector, indicating a direction for his administration’s policies.Despite the constitutional prohibition against consecutive terms, a Supreme Court ruling allowed Bukele’s re-election, a decision that has been met with both support and contention within the nation. Bukele’s party and allies will control the majority of municipalities and have a supermajority in Congress, solidifying his power. The President met with various international leaders, including Argentine President Javier Milei, to discuss bilateral cooperation and new development opportunities.While Bukele’s administration has been lauded for reducing the homicide rate and combating gangs, some sectors of Salvadoran society have expressed their lack of recognition of the legitimacy of Bukele’s second term, arguing that it contradicts constitutional provisions. Nevertheless, Bukele begins his second term with a strong mandate and a clear focus on the nation’s economic and security challenges.

Key points

  • Nayib Bukele inaugurated for second term as President of El Salvador with 84.
  • 6% of the vote.

  • Bukele emphasizes the importance of public sector and economic recovery in his inaugural address.
  • Constitutional controversy surrounds Bukele’s consecutive presidency, with Supreme Court ruling enabling his re-election.
  • International leaders attend the inauguration, discussing bilateral cooperation and development.

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