The man behind Trump's Salvadoran gulags
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Bitcoin and Authoritarianism in El Salvador
This chapter examines the controversial leadership style in El Salvador, characterized by familial appointments and decision-making via social media, alongside the economic initiative to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. It highlights the political struggles surrounding this move, including military intervention in Congress and the implications for democracy and governance. Through personal anecdotes and societal reactions, the narrative reveals the challenges faced by citizens amid ambitious yet flawed economic experiments.
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