Presidency: Announced the death of Óscar Bukele Hasfura, President Bukele's uncle, and conveyed the condolences of the president and the first lady
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El Presidente @nayibbukele y la Primera Dama Gabriela de Bukele lamentan profundamente el fallecimiento de Óscar Bukele Hasfura, querido tío del Presidente, quien fue también un consejero y amigo cercano. Su calidez humana, cariño y enseñanzas dejan una huella imborrable en quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo. Elevamos una oración por su eterno descanso y pedimos a Dios que conceda fortaleza, consuelo y paz a toda su familia en estos momentos de profundo dolor.— Presidencia de El Salvador (@PresidenciaSV) · Oct 28, 2026 · 16:08 (El Salvador time)
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The Presidency announced the death of Óscar Bukele Hasfura, President Bukele's uncle, and conveyed the condolences of the president and the first lady.
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