Ernesto Castro
Ernesto Castro is a prominent Salvadoran politician and member of the ruling Nuevas Ideas party. He has served as the President of the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador since 2021. Castro has been a key figure in the government of President Nayib Bukele, advocating for policies that align with Bukele's vision of modernizing the country. Recently, he was in the news for supporting a controversial constitutional reform that allows for easier amendments to the Constitution, which critics argue undermines democratic principles and could lead to the consolidation of authoritarian rule.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| El Salvador | 3 | 5.00 | 0.96% | +10% | 6,486,201 | 68,167 | $26,000 | 273$ |
| Totals | 3 | 6,486,201 | 68,167 | $26,000 | 273$ |
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El Salvador:
Ernesto Castro is the president of the Legislative Assembly who called for an extraordinary plenary session.
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El Salvador:
Ernesto Castro is described as Bukele's main ally who supports the controversial law against NGOs.
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El Salvador:
Ernesto Castro is the president of the Legislative Assembly who attended the meeting with Nayib Bukele.
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El Salvador:
El presidente de la Asamblea Legislativa, Ernesto Castro, fue mencionado en el informe.
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El Salvador:
Ernesto Castro, the president of the Legislative Assembly, highlighted the changes in the election process since 2021.
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Ecuador:
Ernesto Castro accompanied his mother Inés to vote, expressing pride in her patriotism.
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El Salvador:
Ernesto Castro commented on the importance of clear voting positions in the Assembly.
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El Salvador:
Ernesto Castro is the president of the Congress who proposed the initiative.
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El Salvador:
Ernesto Castro, the president of the Legislative Assembly, stated that Claudia Ortiz's proposal did not meet procedural requirements.
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El Salvador:
Ernesto Castro is the president of the Legislative Assembly who traveled to the United States for a meeting.
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