The recent legislative changes allow for indefinite presidential re-election and align electoral timelines, potentially enhancing political stability in El Salvador.
El Salvador’s legislature has passed significant constitutional reforms, enabling indefinite presidential re-election and extending presidential terms from five to six years. The changes, approved by 57 lawmakers on July 31, 2023, also advance President Nayib Bukele’s term end from June 2029 to June 2027, allowing him to seek re-election two years earlier. Proponents argue these reforms will enhance institutional stability and attract foreign investment, while critics express concerns over potential authoritarianism. Bukele's government has positioned the country as a leader in crypto adoption, having made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021, and officials believe these reforms will support continued economic growth.