Overview
- Asfura took the oath in an austere session at Congress with heavy security and no visiting heads of state by his choice.
- He pledged to prioritize security, jobs, health, education and infrastructure, and said he will reduce the size of the state and work with all mayors.
- Lawmakers delivered initial decrees for his signature, including authorization to auction the presidential aircraft and an expansion of a temporary import regime benefiting 47,000 workers.
- The electoral authority certified him with about 40.26% after a nearly month‑long recount over Salvador Nasralla’s 39.53%, while Xiomara Castro and other rivals continue to allege fraud and outside interference.
- The new leader enters office with explicit backing from U.S. President Donald Trump and discussed security cooperation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Jan. 12 meeting.