Trump Administration Supports El Salvador in Abolishing Presidential Term Limits
This week, the U.S. State Department refrained from commenting on significant constitutional changes in El Salvador, particularly the removal of presidential term limits. They emphasized the country’s sovereignty and disagreed with comparisons to other dictatorial regimes. In a statement to the Spanish news agency EFE, the State Department responded to reports that El Salvador’s legislative […]
Worry That I Could Be in Power Indefinitely Is Discrimination Against ‘Poor’ El Salvador
Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has defended his party’s choice to abolish the presidential term limit, suggesting that many “developed” nations allow for indefinite re-election of their leaders while deeming criticism as unfounded. He stated, “90% of developed nations permit their heads of government to serve without end, and nobody seems to bat an eye.” Yet, […]
El Salvador Removes Presidential Term Limits, Permitting Nayib Bukele to Run Multiple Times
On Thursday, El Salvador’s legislative assembly approved a set of constitutional changes that remove the presidential term limit and extend the length of terms, potentially allowing President Naibe Bukele to be re-elected in the future. The reforms were reportedly fast-tracked under an “Exemption from Processing” clause, enabling rapid passage without undergoing a Congressional Committee review. […]
Bukele’s party allows for unlimited presidential re-election in El Salvador
El Salvador’s New Controversial Electoral Changes Under President Bukele President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has introduced a significant shift in the nation’s electoral framework, facilitating his path to remain in power. This new bill, recently passed, extends presidential terms to six years and allows for unlimited re-election. Previously, the presidential term lasted five years, […]
Hunter Biden confronts El Salvador, Bukele replies with sarcasm
Response from Salvadoran President to Biden’s Threat On Monday night, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele addressed a threat from potential future President Hunter Biden regarding an invasion of his country. Bukele, who has been an ally of President Donald Trump and involved in U.S. deportation efforts targeting illegal immigrants, appeared to mock the comment. “Does Hunter […]
Unexpected News: El Salvador Did Not Purchase Bitcoin in 2025
A recent report has cast doubt on El Salvador’s ambitious Bitcoin initiative. Throughout the year, President Nayib Bukele and the National Bitcoin Office pledged to acquire one Bitcoin every day. The public tracker indicated that holdings had reached over 6,100 BTC. Yet, the IMF’s Article IV consultation from July 15 revealed that there had been […]
Venezuela frees imprisoned Americans in agreement that also releases migrants sent to El Salvador by the US.
On Friday, Venezuela released ten Americans who had been jailed there, a move tied to Trump’s immigration policies that aimed at deporting individuals back to the U.S. in recent months. This development marks a diplomatic win for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, aligning with Trump’s agenda of securing the return of Americans held abroad. It echoes […]
Cristosal Leaves El Salvador During Intensified Law Enforcement Actions
Cristól to Cease Operations in El Salvador Amid Government Repression Cristól, a key human rights organization in El Salvador, has declared its decision to withdraw from the country due to increasing government harassment and legal threats. Noah Brock, the executive director, noted that tensions have surged recently, particularly with President Naive Bukele feeling emboldened by […]
House Democrats used over $7,000 in campaign funds for El Salvador trips for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, even though some stated they covered the costs personally.
House Democrats Spend on El Salvador Trip In the spring, House Democrats spent over $7,000 on a trip to El Salvador. This journey included Representatives Robert Garcia from California, Maxwell Frost from Florida, Yassamin Ansari from Arizona, and Maxine Dexter from Oregon, who arrived in San Salvador on April 21. They aimed to pressure the […]
El Salvador claims Trump is in charge of CECOT migrants
The Salvadoran government has informed the United Nations about the custody status of over 100 Venezuelan immigrants who were deported to CECOT, the largest security prison, by the Trump administration in March. According to a report submitted by immigration lawyers from ACLU and CECOT, the U.S. government claims exclusive jurisdiction over these detainees. This assertion […]