El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has approved constitutional changes that clear the way for President Nayib Bukele to run for reelection indefinitely.
The changes passed Thursday night with a 57–3 vote, less than an hour after they were introduced, without debate or amendments. That outcome was expected: Bukele's party, New Ideas, holds 54 of the Assembly's 60 seats, and allied parties control three more.
"Historically, reelection has been allowed in El Salvador for almost all elected positions, without prohibitions or particular conditions," said Ana Figueroa, a New Ideas lawmaker who introduced the measure. "The only exception so far has been the presidency."
