El Salvador allows unlimited presidential re-election

El Salvador's parliament has approved constitutional changes allowing unlimited presidential re-election, potentially extending President Bukele's rule for decades. The changes also extend presidential terms and eliminate runoff elections. The ruling party, Nuevas Ideas, used its majority to pass the amendments without prior announcement, preventing opposition debate or expert input. This move solidifies Bukele's power, following a controversial Supreme Court ruling that permitted his re-election. These changes come amid a prolonged state of emergency, criticized for mass arrests and suppression of journalists and activists, further consolidating El Salvador's shift towards an authoritarian one-party state.