A. M. The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has ratified Constitutional Reform Agreements Number 2 and Number 3, both of july 31, 2025. These amendments modify key articles of the Constitution of the Republic, including 75, 80, 133, 152, and 154, as well as a transitional provision in Agreement Number 3. The decision has generated a significant change in the country’s electoral legal framework.
The Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) has issued an official statement. The highest electoral authority has stated that, in the exercise of its powers, it will make the necessary modifications to its strategic plans. The main objective is to ensure the proper development of the electoral process scheduled for 2027.
The institution emphasized that these actions will be carried out in strict compliance with current regulations. The ratification of the constitutional reforms by the Legislative Assembly entails a restructuring of the TSE’s internal processes to adapt to the new legal provisions. The entity emphasized the importance of this adjustment to maintain the integrity of future elections.
The TSE has also reiterated its commitment to respecting the law and managing electoral processes efficiently. The entity aims to use public resources responsibly, focusing on institutional modernization and transparency. These pillars, according to the statement, will be the fundamental pillars of its management in the run-up to the upcoming elections.
The implementation of these constitutional reforms represents a challenge for the electoral body. Adapting to the new rules before 2027 is crucial to ensuring that the elections are conducted in an orderly and fair manner. The country is closely watching how the TSE will adjust its structure and procedures to fulfill its mandate in a revised legal framework.
