Outsider wins presidency in El Salvador, but even some fans are leaving

The World

Thirty-seven-year-old Nayib Bukele won yesterday’s presidential election outright, getting more than half of the vote. He elicited excitement with direct messages through social media and promises to fight corruption. Still, reporter Emily Green met someone who is happy with Bukele but still wants out.

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