El Salvador's Legislative Assembly removed all five magistrates of the constitutional chamber of the country's Supreme Court, replaced them with new magistrates from a pre-determined list without debate or discussion. The surprise moves on Saturday took place on the first day of the new legislative session, in which President Nayib Bukele's Nuevas Ideas party and allies hold a super majority. Both the election and dismissal of its magistrates must have the support of two thirds of the lawmakers. The lawmakers later removed Attorney General Raúl Melara.
Bukele's "auto golpe" (May 3, 2021)
Bukele's "auto golpe" (May 3, 2021)
Bukele's "auto golpe" (May 3, 2021)
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly removed all five magistrates of the constitutional chamber of the country's Supreme Court, replaced them with new magistrates from a pre-determined list without debate or discussion. The surprise moves on Saturday took place on the first day of the new legislative session, in which President Nayib Bukele's Nuevas Ideas party and allies hold a super majority. Both the election and dismissal of its magistrates must have the support of two thirds of the lawmakers. The lawmakers later removed Attorney General Raúl Melara.