El Salvador opposition pitch former lawmaker, doctor to run against Bukele in 2027
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El Salvador's opposition parties have selected former lawmaker Maytee Iraheta and doctor and union leader Rafael Aguirre as their candidates to challenge President Nayib Bukele in the next presidential election, scheduled for February 2027. The announcement signals a unified effort to unseat Bukele, who remains popular. No date was given for the announcement, but the article was published on July 26.
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Opposition parties have named Maytee Iraheta (former lawmaker) and Rafael Aguirre (doctor/union leader) to challenge Bukele.
Rafael Aguirre is a doctor and union leader.
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El Salvador's opposition parties have named Maytee Iraheta as a candidate for the next presidential election.
The Straits Times- Opposition parties have named Maytee Iraheta (former lawmaker) and Rafael Aguirre (doctor/union leader) to challenge Bukele.
- The election is scheduled for February 2027.
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Loaded language removed<p>SAN SALVADOR, July 26 - El Salvador's opposition parties have named Maytee Iraheta, a former lawmaker, as well as doctor and union leader Rafael Aguirre to run against President Nayib Bukele in the next presidential election, scheduled for February.</p>
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El Salvador's opposition parties have named Maytee Iraheta as a candidate for the next presidential election.
The Straits TimesEl Salvador's opposition parties have named Rafael Aguirre as a candidate for the next presidential election.
The Straits TimesMaytee Iraheta is a former lawmaker.
The Straits TimesRafael Aguirre is a doctor and union leader.
The Straits TimesThe next presidential election in El Salvador is scheduled for February 2027.
The Straits TimesThe candidates will run against President Nayib Bukele.
The Straits Times