El Salvador's legislature has enacted constitutional changes permitting indefinite presidential reelection, enabling President Nayib Bukele to extend his time in office. The reforms, approved by a 57-3 vote from Bukele's New Ideas party and allies, also lengthen presidential terms from five to six years and abolish runoff elections. Lawmaker Ana Figueroa proposed ending Bukele's current term two years early to synchronize presidential and congressional elections, meaning his term could end on June 1, 2027. Critics argue these changes threaten democracy by concentrating power and eliminating checks on executive authority. Opposition lawmaker Marcela Villatoro described the vote as democracy's demise, citing concerns over corruption and weakened political participation. Despite pushback, Bukele maintains high domestic approval ratings, with surveys showing more than 78% support for his initial year in office. The changes come amid heightened scrutiny of Bukele's government, particularly concerning human rights and criticisms from international organizations. Meanwhile, El Salvador's Bitcoin policies continue to generate mixed reviews, with conflicting reports regarding its cryptocurrency investments.

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