El Salvador’s ruling party scraps term limits in 57‑3 vote. Debate‑free reforms let Bukele run indefinitely, extend term to six years, and eliminate runoffs.
El Salvador’s legislature approved removal of presidential term limits in a 57‑3 vote, clearing a path for President Nayib Bukele to seek unlimited re‑election. “Democracy in El Salvador has died” — opposition lawmaker Marcela Villatoro https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/el-salvador-scraps-presidential-term-limits-opening-door-another-bukele-term-2025-07-31/ Human Rights Watch Americas director Juanita Goebertus wrote, “It starts with a leader who uses his popularity to concentrate power …
