Sweeping Electoral Changes Proposed in El Salvador
A ruling party lawmaker in El Salvador has proposed constitutional changes that would enable indefinite presidential re-election, extend terms from five to six years, and remove run-offs. The amendment would also shorten President Nayib Bukele's current term, signaling a shift in the nation's electoral process.

A lawmaker from El Salvador's ruling party has submitted a bill aiming to significantly reform the nation's electoral system. The proposed constitutional modifications include allowing indefinite presidential re-election, extending presidential terms from five to six years, and eliminating the need for election run-offs.
These sweeping changes would also affect the current presidency, reducing President Nayib Bukele's term, despite his recent contentious re-election victory, and advancing the timing of the next elections scheduled to be conducted under the new rules.
The proposed amendments mark a pivotal shift in El Salvador's democratic processes, reflecting broader political strategies pushed forth by Bukele's administration amidst both local and international scrutiny.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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