El Salvador’s Political Showdown: Opposition Announces Presidential Candidates

El Salvador's opposition parties have announced Maytee Iraheta and Rafael Aguirre as presidential candidates. Iraheta represents the right-wing ARENA party, while Aguirre stands for the left-wing FMLN. Both aim to challenge incumbent President Nayib Bukele in the upcoming election.

El Salvador's political landscape is heating up as the opposition parties have declared their contenders for the next presidential election.

Maytee Iraheta was officially announced as a candidate for the right-wing ARENA party. She made her candidacy public during a statement to reporters on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the left-wing FMLN took to social media to reveal Rafael Aguirre, a doctor and union leader, as their representative. Both candidates will run against the current President, Nayib Bukele, who faces re-election next year.