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El Salvador Approves Controversial Reforms for Unlimited Re-Election
8/1/2025
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- El Salvador's congress has taken a bold step, approving reforms that enable President Nayib Bukele to pursue unlimited re-election and extend presidential terms to six years. With a decisive 57-3 vote, the changes eliminate runoff elections and synchronize national elections for 2027. While Bukele enjoys a staggering 78% approval rating, critics fear these moves threaten democracy and centralize power.
