Archive · 1 Aug 2025
El Salvador Approves Constitutional Changes for Indefinite Re-election
El Salvador's government has changed the rules so that the current president, Nayib Bukele, can stay in charge for as long as he wants.
They also made the president's job last six years instead of five.
Most lawmakers from the President's party agreed to the change, but the opposition didn't.
Some people worry this is bad for democracy.
The changes still need another vote before they become official.
El Salvador's legislature approved constitutional changes.
The changes allow indefinite presidential re-election and extend terms to six years.
The vote was quick, with near-unanimous support from Bukele's party.
Opposition figures express concerns about the consolidation of power and democracy.
A second legislative vote is required for ratification.
- Who
- El Salvador's Legislative Assembly and President Nayib Bukele
- What
- Constitutional changes allowing indefinite presidential re-election.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in article
- Where
- El Salvador
- Why
- To allow indefinite presidential re-election.
Critics
Supporters
Power
Critics
The changes consolidate power.
Supporters
The changes benefit elections.
Democracy
Critics
Democracy has died.
Supporters
Voters have the power to decide how long they support their president.
- Country
- El Salvador
- President
- Nayib Bukele
- Proposed Change
- Elimination of term limits
- Term Length
- Six years
Sources
El Salvador’s ruling party backs indefinite re-election in constitutional proposal
El Salvador scraps presidential term limits, opening door for another Bukele term
A Central American dictator? El Salvador just ENABLED gang-busting, crypto-loving president Bukele to potentially ‘rule for life’
