The president of El Salvador told American conservatives to "put up a fight" against the "global elites" in order to get their country back
Nayib Bukele, addressing the largest annual gathering of conservatives in the US, emphasized that the people of El Salvador have demonstrated awakening and urged others to follow suit. Having secured a second term in office, Bukele, who affectionately dubs himself the "world's coolest dictator," garnered widespread support for his tough stance on crime and gangs, effectively transforming El Salvador from the world's murder capital into one of the safest nations in the region. However, despite his popularity, Bukele remains a figure of contention, with human rights organizations criticizing his anti-gang initiatives and alleging arbitrary detentions of thousands.
Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), hosted by the American Conservative Union near Washington, DC, Bukele received a warm reception, marked by a standing ovation and declarations of affection from attendees. The 42-year-old leader has cultivated admirers among certain American conservatives, who admire his robust approach to criminal justice and appreciate his embrace of cryptocurrency, notably allowing Bitcoin as legal tender. He depicted a shadowy "global elite" as a suppressive force dominating media and politics, urging the audience to resist and reclaim their nation. Bukele lamented the state of many US cities, characterizing them as plagued by crime and drug abuse and imploring action to reverse the decline.
