Event Brief
El Salvador sets Feb. 28, 2027 presidential election
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
Summary: El Salvador’s electoral tribunal set the presidential election date for February 28, 2027, enabling President Nayib Bukele to seek a third term after constitutional changes removed presidential term limits. Bukele’s security record has drawn praise, while rights groups have criticized abuses during his gang crackdown.
WHO: El Salvador’s electoral tribunal; President Nayib Bukele
WHAT: Electoral tribunal sets February 28, 2027 for presidential elections, allowing Bukele to run for a third term after constitutional changes.
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: El Salvador
WHY: The election date was set through the electoral tribunal’s decision, following constitutional changes removing presidential term limits.
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