Presidency: The presidential office says President Bukele and the first lady mourn the death of meteorologist and former lawmaker Sandra Yanira Martínez
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El Presidente @nayibbukele y la Primera Dama Gabriela de Bukele lamentan profundamente el fallecimiento de Sandra Yanira Martínez, pionera de la meteorología en El Salvador y exdiputada de la República. Su trayectoria y aportes al país dejan un valioso legado en el ámbito científico y el servicio público. Elevamos una oración por su eterno descanso y pedimos a Dios que conceda fortaleza, consuelo y paz a su familia y seres queridos.— Casa Presidencial (@PresidenciaSV) · Oct 25, 2026 · 20:47 (El Salvador time)
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The presidential office says President Bukele and the first lady mourn the death of meteorologist and former lawmaker Sandra Yanira Martínez.
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