El Salvador's President Bukele Granted Leave for Reelection Campaign

Claudia Rodriguez to Assume Duties Amid Controversy Over Bukele's Reelection Bid

El Salvador's Congress has granted President Nayib Bukele a six-month leave to campaign for reelection in the 2024 general elections.
Claudia Rodriguez, the current head of the National Directorate of Municipal Works, will replace Bukele in his duties during his leave.
Vice President Félix Ulloa, who will seek reelection with Bukele, was also granted leave.
Bukele's reelection bid is controversial due to a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that allowed him to run, despite previous rules requiring a 10-year wait after the end of a term.
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal ruled that Bukele's candidacy met the legal requirements, despite several constitutional lawyers questioning the legality of the 2021 ruling.