In just over five hours—between 4:34 p.m. and 9:57 p.m. on 31 July—Nuevas Ideas both approved and ratified the constitutional amendment that clears the way for indefinite presidential re-election. “Mr. President, I hold in my hands the Diario Oficial certifications of...
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) issued a statement announcing that it will adapt its strategic plans for the 2027 elections, in line with the reforms to the Constitution of the Republic approved and ratified by Nuevas Ideas and its allies in the Legislative...
When questioned by reporters, the prelate stressed that a constitutional overhaul “cannot be carried out overnight or behind the people’s backs; it must be submitted to consultation because it represents a sweeping change to the democratic system.” The package of...
El Salvador’s legislative assembly has voted to remove term limits for the presidency and allow President Nayib Bukele to remain in power indefinitely. The move comes after years during which Bukele has accumulated power in the small Central American state. The...
In barely four hours of debate, the ruling party Nuevas Ideas, together with the PCN and the PDC, approved on Thursday a package of constitutional amendments that lengthens the presidential term to six years, authorizes unlimited presidential reelection, and schedules...
Just hours after approving constitutional amendments that pave the way for indefinite presidential reelection, extend the presidential term to six years, and eliminate elections for lawmakers to the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN), the Legislative Assembly...
