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El Salvador's Controversial Move: Indefinite Presidential Re-Election Approved
8/5/2025
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- El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has sparked controversy by amending the constitution to permit indefinite presidential re-election and extend terms to six years. President Nayib Bukele champions these changes as a step toward modernization, but critics fear this move undermines democracy, raising alarms about corruption and diminishing political engagement among citizens.
