El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection, extends presidential terms
Summary
El Salvador's National Assembly approved constitutional changes to allow presidents to be reelected indefinitely and to extend presidential terms to six years. These changes were proposed by President Nayib Bukele's party and quickly passed with a significant majority. The reforms also remove the need for a second round in presidential elections.Key Facts
- El Salvador's National Assembly approved constitutional changes on presidential reelection and term length.
- The changes allow for indefinite presidential reelection.
- Presidential terms are now extended to six years.
- The proposal removes the second round of elections, where the top two candidates would face off.
- President Nayib Bukele's party, New Ideas, pushed the changes and holds a supermajority in the assembly.
- The changes passed with 57 votes in favor and three against.
- These adjustments could enable Bukele to seek reelection earlier and for a longer term.
- Some lawmakers opposed, citing risks to democracy and concerns about power concentration.
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