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On the recordJune 22, 2022
despite all this, we have to contend with the fact that his popularity remains pretty high and his party has enjoyed electoral gains as a result.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
Source
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Rubio notes Bukele's popularity and electoral success despite tensions with the U.S.

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