CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -At that time, the legislative body created a constitution to legitimize the nation of El Salvador and also named Juan Lindo Provisional President of the Republic of El Salvador on 2 February 1841. It was not until 26 September 1842 Juan José Guzmán was elected by the people as President of El Salvador.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bukele studied law at the Central American University, but later ended his studies and founded his first company at age 18. According to a 2017 article in the digital newspaper El Faro, Bukele owned Yamaha Motors El Salvador, a company that sells and distributes Yamaha products in El Salvador.

Detailed explanation-3: -The president, vice president, 84 deputies of the Legislative Assembly, 20 deputies of the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN), and 262 mayors will all be elected through a popular vote. The constitution of El Salvador mandates that the election will be “free, direct, equal and secret".

Detailed explanation-4: -In El Salvador, anyone 18 years and over has the right to vote. The president and vicepresident are elected by direct vote for a fiveyear term and cannot run in the next election.