In a diplomatic gesture, the United States extends its congratulations to Nayib Bukele, the President-elect of El Salvador, following his resounding victory in the presidential elections held on February 4th. The felicitations were conveyed by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a telephone conversation with the Salvadoran leader.

According to international sources, Secretary Blinken initiated the call on Thursday to personally convey Washington’s acknowledgment of President Nayib Bukele’s triumph. The congratulatory message was extended on behalf of the U.S. government, specifically recognizing Bukele’s landslide victory with over 80% of the votes, as announced by the president himself in a speech to the public at the Historic Center of San Salvador.

A statement from the Department of State’s spokesperson, Matthew Miller, read, “The Secretary congratulated President-elect Bukele on his electoral victory on February 4th.”

It is noteworthy that President Bukele declared his victory last Sunday, revealing that he had secured over 80% of the votes. Additionally, he shared that the party Nuevas Ideas is poised to secure 58 to 60 seats in the Legislative Assembly. These figures are currently undergoing official verification by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) before the final results are officially declared.

The congratulatory call from Secretary Blinken underscores the importance of the bilateral relationship between the United States and El Salvador. It reflects the U.S. government’s commitment to fostering positive relations with its Central American ally and working collaboratively on shared interests and regional challenges.

As El Salvador anticipates the official confirmation of election results, the U.S. message of congratulations sets a tone of goodwill and cooperation between the two nations under President Nayib Bukele’s renewed leadership.