El Salvador Removes Presidential Term Limits, Allowing Indefinite Re-election.

El Salvador Removes Presidential Term Limits, Allowing Indefinite Re-election.

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On July 31, 2025, El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved constitutional reforms that remove presidential term limits, allowing President Nayib Bukele to seek re-election indefinitely.

The new legislation also extends presidential terms from five to six years.

These changes were supported by Bukele’s New Ideas party, which holds a majority in the Assembly.

The reforms are part of a broader package aimed at revising the country’s constitution.

Supporters argue that the updates reflect public trust and ensure continuity in leadership.

However, critics—including opposition lawmakers and international watchdogs—have raised concerns about the impact on El Salvador’s democratic institutions.

With the new framework in place, Bukele remains eligible to run repeatedly, though elections will still determine the outcome of each term.

The long-term implications of the reform continue to spark debate within El Salvador and abroad.