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El Salvador鈥檚 ruling party passed a bill to overhaul elections.
The move opened the door for President Nayib Bukele to serve another term. He won a second term last year despite a constitution prohibition. El Salvador鈥檚 top court, filled with Bukele-backed judges, ruled in 2021 that it was the leader鈥檚 right to run again. The constitutional amendment passed on Thursday by Mr. Bukele鈥檚 New Ideas party will allow indefinite presidential reelection, extend terms from five years to six, and scrap run-offs.
Reuters
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