El Salvador's Legislative Assembly, dominated by President Nayib Bukele's New Ideas party, approved reforms including the abolition of presidential term limits. The changes extend presidential terms to six years and eliminate the second round of elections, advancing Bukele's term end to 2027 to align elections. Supporters argue that elected offices should lack term limits, claiming the decision lies with the Salvadoran people. Opponents warn these measures threaten democracy and criticize them as being passed without public consultation amid ongoing human rights violations during a state of emergency.
The Legislative Assembly in El Salvador approved constitutional reforms that abolish presidential term limits and allow for indefinite presidential terms, raising concerns over democracy.
New Ideas Congresswoman Ana Figueroa proposed reforms questioning the necessity of term limits for the presidency, suggesting the Salvadoran people should decide the duration of presidential support.
Congressional Vice President Suecy Callejas stated that power has returned to the Salvadoran people with the new reforms, emphasizing the rejection of term limits.
Opposition lawmakers and human rights defenders condemned the reforms, asserting that democracy has effectively ended in El Salvador due to suppression of rights during a state of emergency.
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