El Salvador parliament approves reform to allow Bukele to run indefinitely

El Salvador's Congress on Thursday approved a constitutional reform scrapping presidential term limits, allowing incumbent Nayib Bukele to seek re-election indefinitely. The changes, fast-tracked by his majority-controlled legislature, also extend terms from five to six years. The measure passed 57-3 amid criticism over democratic backsliding. 

Aug 1, 2025 - 00:00
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El Salvador parliament approves reform to allow Bukele to run indefinitely
El Salvador's Congress on Thursday approved a constitutional reform scrapping presidential term limits, allowing incumbent Nayib Bukele to seek re-election indefinitely. The changes, fast-tracked by his majority-controlled legislature, also extend terms from five to six years. The measure passed 57-3 amid criticism over democratic backsliding. 

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