# El Salvador sets 2027 presidential election as Bukele seeks third term

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- France 24, 2026-10-01 02:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261001-el-salvador-sets-2027-presidential-election-as-nayib-bukele-seeks-third-term

> El Salvador will hold its presidential election on February 28, 2027, the electoral tribunal said. Constitutional changes removing presidential term limits have cleared the way for President Nayib Bukele to seek a third term. He has been praised for sharply reducing gang violence but criticized over rights abuses during his crackdown.