http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17335702
With vote count almost complete...the opposition conservative party eked out a narrow general election victory...with 40%.
The ruling left wing party FMLN garnered 37%.
Observers say the new results may challenge President Mauricio Funes' reform efforts...as high unemployment, gang violence and a growing narco presence plague the nation.
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