El Salvador's highest court has ruled that the country's president can serve two consecutive terms in office, paving the way for current president Nayib Bukele to run for re-election in 2024.
The decision was delivered late Friday night by judges appointed in May by the country's newly elected Congress -- which is dominated by Bukele's party -- after the lawmakers removed the magistrates of the Supreme Court's constitutional chamber and the attorney general. The top court's ruling has drawn condemnation by the US government, rights groups and opposition politicians, which have slammed the move as unconstitutional.
Since sweeping to power in 2019, the charismatic young leader has pledged to reform Salvadoran politics and tackle corruption. But critics have accused the 40-year-old of authoritarian tendencies.In February 2020, Bukele sent armed troops into Congress as he demanded that lawmakers approve his plan to secure a $109 million loan to tackle gang violence. This June, he pulled El Salvador out of an anti-corruption accord backed by the US.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Factbox: Pros and cons for El Salvador, the first bitcoin nationEl Salvador will on Tuesday become the first country in the world to recognize bitcoin as legal tender, a move President Nayib Bukele says will save Salvadorans living abroad millions of dollars in commissions on money they send home.
Read more »
Columna: El Departamento de Bomberos de Los Ángeles es ahora el centro de un movimiento antivacunasUn capitán cobra su salario mientras juega al golf en horario laboral, otro ataca el mandato de vacunación. El LAFD no puede apagar sus propios incendios.
Read more »
Factbox: Pros and cons for El Salvador, the first bitcoin nationEl Salvador will on Tuesday become the first country in the world to recognize bitcoin as legal tender, a move President Nayib Bukele says will save Salvadorans living abroad millions of dollars in commissions on money they send home.
Read more »
Confused about retirement savings plans? Here's how to choose the right one for youConfused about retirement savings plans? Here's how to choose the right one for you investinyou (In partnership with acorns.)
Read more »