All articles tagged with #constitutional changes
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has abolished term limits and consolidated power amid his popularity for reducing crime, but these moves raise concerns about democratic backsliding and human rights issues, with mixed public opinions on his leadership.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
El Salvador's National Assembly approved constitutional amendments allowing President Nayib Bukele to run for re-election indefinitely and extending the presidential term from five to six years, consolidating his power amid concerns over democratic backsliding.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for amending the constitution to designate South Korea as the "primary foe," warned of the possibility of war, and outlined plans to sever inter-Korean communication and shut down organizations dealing with unification and tourism. The speech comes amid heightened tensions in the Korean Peninsula, with experts interpreting Kim's aggressive language as a response to perceived threats from strengthened extended nuclear deterrence by South Korea and the US, as well as trilateral military efforts with Japan.