Bukele can now seek indefinite re-election

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El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele can now seek indefinite re-election after lawmakers approved constitutional changes. This move follows Bukele's popular crackdown on gangs, which significantly reduced homicides and improved public safety, making him highly popular despite human rights concerns. Critics fear Bukele is becoming an autocrat, while supporters credit him with restoring security and order to the nation.


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