Nayib Bukele Officially Registers as Presidential Pre-Candidate for El Salvador’s 2027 Election

President Nayib Bukele has officially registered as the presidential pre-candidate for the Nuevas Ideas party, with Félix Ulloa confirmed as his vice-presidential running mate. The announcement represents a significant milestone in the country’s electoral process as the governing party prepares for the next presidential race.

The registration reflects the administration’s intention to continue the government program launched during Bukele’s presidency, which has focused on public security, economic development, infrastructure, digital transformation, and institutional modernization. Supporters describe the move as part of a broader effort to maintain the policies that have reshaped El Salvador in recent years.

Bukele and Ulloa will once again seek to lead the country under the Nuevas Ideas banner, presenting a platform centered on continuity and the expansion of ongoing national initiatives. The pre-candidacy comes as the governing party advances its internal electoral process ahead of the official campaign period.

The registration marks another step toward the upcoming presidential election, with the Bukele-Ulloa ticket aiming to build on its current administration’s agenda while seeking renewed support from Salvadoran voters.