SAN SALVADOR (AP) — El Salvador’s Congress, which is controlled by President Nayib Bukele New Ideas party, on Monday approved a change to an article of the Constitution to facilitate larger constitutional reforms without having to wait until after the election of a new legislature. The move further consolidates power in the hands of Bukele and his party, with some critics saying it opens a possible path for the leader to stay in power. Previously, constitutional reforms had to be proposed and approved in one legislature, then ratified in the subsequent Congress following elections. Now, reforms can be swept through with just the vote of three quarters of legislators. “This is a shot to the democracy of our country. The only thing they are demonstrating is the petty interests and ambition to maintain and not let go of power,” said Rosa Romero, of the right-wing Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA). |
UN official warns of unfolding tragedy in Gaza, urges immediate actionChinese premier says China's market is always open to foreign businessesUN Human Rights Council calls for accountability for possible war crimes by IsraelBoosted by sciChina voices concern over Israel's continued airstrikes in SyriaChina's cultural relics repatriation drive gains momentum as 38 artifacts returnChina's top legislator holds talks with Kazakhstan officialTyler O'Neill's bloop single lifts Boston Red Sox past Chicago Cubs 5Suzhou museum unveils rare masterpieceAustralian prime minister describes domestic violence as a 'national crisis'