Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Bukele Open to Extending Rule in El Salvador
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, who became president in 2019, has said he is open to staying in power for another 10 years.
He is currently serving a second term, which some people say is not allowed by the country's constitution.
The government changed the rules to let him run again and make presidential terms longer.
Bukele is very popular because he has reduced crime a lot, but some people are worried about civil rights.
He says he doesn't want to be a dictator and that the people should decide if he stays in power.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is open to staying in power for another decade.
Bukele's second term, which critics call unconstitutional, is set to end in 2030.
The ruling party-controlled Congress changed the constitution to abolish term limits and extend presidential terms to six years.
Bukele's popularity is high due to his hardline approach to crime, which has drastically reduced murder rates.
Critics argue that his methods have come at the expense of civil rights, with reports of arbitrary detentions and abuses.
- Who
- El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele
- What
- Open to staying in power for another decade
- When
- Next election in 2027, current term until 2030
- Where
- El Salvador
- Why
- Popularity due to hardline approach to crime, constitutional reform allowing extended terms
- President
- Nayib Bukele
- Current Term
- 2024-2030
- Next Election
- 2027
- Term Length
- 6 years
- Approval Rating
- High
- Crime Reduction
- Drastic
- Criticism
- Civil rights concerns