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The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador votes 59–1 to approve a constitutional amendment to permit courts to

Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador votes 59–1 to approve a constitutional amendment to permit courts to issue sentences of life imprisonment to individuals convicted of murder

Published March 17, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war.

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador votes 59–1 to approve a constitutional amendment to permit courts to issue sentences of life imprisonment to individuals convicted of murder, rape, or terrorism where the limit was previously 60 years. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/el-salvador-reforms-constitution-allow-life-sentences-2026-03-17/ (Reuters)]

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