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El Salvador Allows Indefinite Re-Election, Raising Democratic Concerns

Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian

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El Salvador's congress, controlled by President Bukele's party, scrapped presidential term limits, sparking fears of a slide towards dictatorship similar to Venezuela's, with opposition warning that democracy has been undermined and Bukele's concentration of power raises concerns about authoritarianism.

El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection, extending terms to 6 years

Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR

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El Salvador's National Assembly approved constitutional amendments allowing indefinite presidential reelection and extending presidential terms to six years, enabling President Nayib Bukele to seek reelection despite previous bans, amid concerns about democratic erosion and increased power concentration.

"Bukele's Dominance: El Salvador's Polarizing Strongman Poised for Re-election"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times

El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, known for his strongman style of leadership and support for Bitcoin, is heading for a second term amid concerns about his increasingly authoritarian tendencies and the rise of a "cult" of personality around him. Bukele's administration has faced criticism for its crackdown on political opponents and the judiciary, raising fears about the country's democratic institutions.