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Despite constitutional ban, Salvadoran leader heavily favored for reelection, poll shows

Nearly 70% of Salvadorans favor popular President Nayib Bukele’s bid for a second term, despite an explicit constitutional prohibition against serving consecutive terms.

In September, Bukele announced he would run for reelection. The Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that a consecutive term was allowed, citing Bukele’s human right to run.

The move was criticized by rights groups as well as the U.S. government. Bukele has defended the decision, arguing that “developed countries have reelection.”