US Supports El Salvador's Leader for Life Amid Democracy Concerns
TL;DR
The US has expressed support for El Salvador's decision to eliminate presidential term limits, a move that has sparked debate over democratic stability, with critics warning of authoritarian risks while Bukele's popularity remains high due to his security policies. International reactions are mixed, and the US stance marks a shift from previous criticism of prolonged presidential terms in Latin America.
- US sides with El Salvador on eliminating presidential term limits, prompting democracy debate CNN
- Trump administration backs Bukele’s indefinite reelection: ‘We reject comparisons with dictatorial regimes’ EL PAÍS English
- El Salvador’s Leader Is Autocrat to Some, Godsend to Others The New York Times
- Nayib Bukele could now rule El Salvador for life The Economist
- Trump administration: El Salvador's Bukele not a dictator SFGATE
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