El Salvador Abolishes Presidential Term Limits, Allowing Indefinite Re-Election for Nayib Bukele
In a significant constitutional reform, El Salvador has removed presidential term limits, enabling President Nayib Bukele to seek re-election indefinitely. The changes, approved by the legislative assembly, not only allow for unlimited presidential terms but also extend the duration of each term to six years. This decision has sparked outrage among opposition leaders who claim that it effectively marks the end of democracy in the country, condemning the move as a step towards dictatorship. Critics assert that the abolition of term limits paves the way for Bukele to maintain power without restraint, raising concerns about the future of democratic governance in El Salvador.
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