CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM

Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Presidential Powers Under the Spotlight

Presidents now have powers that look more like royal privileges than democratic tools. Two key abilities stand out: they can pardon anyone without limits, and recent court rulings say they can’t be prosecuted for official actions. These powers weren’t always this broad. The pardon tool was meant for

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Vice‑President Role Back in Cameroon: What It Means

Cameroonian lawmakers have voted to bring back the vice‑president post after a long pause. The decision was made by both houses of parliament, where the ruling party held a strong majority. A vote of 200 to 18 shows that the change has wide support among those in power. The new rules say that if Pr

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

El Salvador's Leader Eyes Longer Stay in Office

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has hinted at staying in power for another decade. This comes after his recent re-election, which many see as controversial. Bukele shared his thoughts in a recent video interview. He mentioned that he had initially planned to step down in 2029. But now, he seems

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

Ecuador's Big Vote: Security or Sovereignty?

Ecuador is facing a tough choice. On Sunday, people will vote on two big issues: letting foreign military bases come back and changing the country's constitution. The main reason? Crime is up, and the government thinks foreign help could make things better. Ecuador used to be safe, but now it's a b

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