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Thousands march in El Salvador demanding resignation of President Nayib Bukele
Men wear Guy Fawkes masks during an anti-government match to protest the policies of President Nayib Bukele, in San Salvador, El Salvador, Sunday, October 17, 2021

THOUSANDS marched in El Salvador on Sunday demanding the resignation of President Nayib Bukele, whom they brand a dictator, as he seeks a second term of office.

Local media estimated about 4,000 people took to the streets of the capital San Salvador, raising slogans reading: “Democracy is not up for negotiation, it is defended.”

Anger has risen against the 40-year-old president’s rule, which opponents say has become increasingly authoritarian in character.

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