Salvadoran leader makes re-election bid official


  • World
  • Friday, 27 Oct 2023

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele speaks during the inauguration of the 3 de Febrero hydroelectric power plant in San Luis de La Reina, El Salvador October 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas/File Photo

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) - El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele formally filed paperwork late on Thursday to run for re-election next year, despite concerns over his constitutional eligibility to seek a consecutive term.

Bukele, 42, enjoys strong public support and announced last year he would contest next February's presidential election.

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