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El Salvador Approves Indefinite Presidential Terms, Activists Flee
8/8/2025
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- El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has sparked controversy by approving indefinite presidential terms, igniting fears for the nation's democracy. While the U.S. government defends the move as a decision by a democratically elected body, critics warn that President Bukele's consolidation of power threatens freedoms, prompting over 100 activists to flee in fear of persecution.
