On July 31, 2025, El Salvador's Legislative Assembly, dominated by the ruling Nuevas Ideas party, approved a constitutional reform allowing indefinite presidential re-election. This move enables President Nayib Bukele to seek re-election without term limits. The reform was introduced, approved, and ratified rapidly, reportedly within one night and without public consultation. The decision has sparked legal challenges, including a constitutional complaint filed by an opposition deputy before the Supreme Court. Critics and human rights observers have expressed concerns about the erosion of democratic order, with some comparing Bukele's swift consolidation of power to authoritarian regimes, noting that he has achieved in months what took other leaders years. The United States government has rejected comparisons of Bukele's administration to dictatorial regimes. Bukele remains highly popular domestically, credited with a strong anti-gang campaign, though tens of thousands have been jailed without trial and critics have fled the country. The reform and Bukele's governance style have raised debates about the balance between security and democracy in El Salvador.