Overview
- Asfura was declared president-elect with 40.26% to Salvador Nasralla’s 39.54%, a lead of about 26,000 votes according to the official tally.
- Nearly 2,800 tally sheets were reviewed by hand after data transmission breakdowns tied to the system operated by Grupo ASD.
- The proclamation faced immediate rejection from opposition figures, including congressional president Luis Redondo, who called it an electoral coup.
- The CNE’s decision followed days of special scrutiny under observer presence, and reports note at least one council member opposed the declaration.
- Foreign responses included congratulations from Argentina in a joint statement with regional partners and public praise from President Javier Milei, while coverage repeatedly described Asfura as backed by U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of a January 27 inauguration.