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Colombia’s far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella leads the presidential runoff against Iván Cepeda, tapping into an anti-incumbent wave and echoing Nayib Bukele and Donald Trump with pledges of a hard-line crime crackdown, 90‑day plan to end the armed conflict, and private “mega prisons,” while analysts caution his lack of broad legislative support could threaten checks on power and human rights.
El Salvador's congress, controlled by President Bukele's party, scrapped presidential term limits, sparking fears of a slide towards dictatorship similar to Venezuela's, with opposition warning that democracy has been undermined and Bukele's concentration of power raises concerns about authoritarianism.
El Salvador's legislature approved changes to the constitution allowing President Nayib Bukele to serve unlimited terms, further consolidating his power and moving the country towards autocracy.
El Salvador's congress approved reforms abolishing presidential term limits, enabling President Nayib Bukele to seek unlimited re-elections and extending his term to six years, amid criticism that this move undermines democracy and consolidates one-party rule.
El Salvador's National Assembly approved constitutional amendments allowing indefinite presidential reelection and extending presidential terms to six years, enabling President Nayib Bukele to seek reelection despite previous bans, amid concerns about democratic erosion and increased power concentration.
Human rights defenders, journalists, and activists are fleeing El Salvador due to President Bukele's crackdown, which includes arrests, harassment, and the dismantling of civil society organizations, amid a broader trend of authoritarianism and global right-wing alliances.
El Salvador's President Bukele, known for his tough stance on gangs and popularity, openly embraces the label of 'dictator' amid concerns over human rights abuses, suppression of dissent, and erosion of civil liberties, despite claiming significant achievements in reducing violence.
El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, known for his strongman style of leadership and support for Bitcoin, is heading for a second term amid concerns about his increasingly authoritarian tendencies and the rise of a "cult" of personality around him. Bukele's administration has faced criticism for its crackdown on political opponents and the judiciary, raising fears about the country's democratic institutions.