Via the BBC:  El Salvador ex-rebel’s presidential victory confirmed

El Salvador’s electoral court has confirmed the victory of former left-wing rebel Salvador Sanchez Ceren in a tight presidential run-off election.

It said Mr Sanchez Ceren won 50.11% of the votes in the 9 March poll, defeating conservative candidate Norman Quijano, who polled 49.89%.

Mr Quijano had challenged the result, alleging fraud.