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World’s Lamest Dictator Goes to Washington

Pod Save the World

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Authoritarianism and U.S. Foreign Policy: A Troubling Alliance

This chapter discusses President Nayib Bukele's visit to Washington and his concerning alignment with Trump, addressing the implications for civil liberties and U.S. foreign policy. It critiques the deportation of a Salvadoran man and explores the manipulative language surrounding terrorism used by authoritarian regimes. The speakers highlight the ethical dilemmas and the ramifications of the U.S.'s interactions with such leaders, calling for greater scrutiny of foreign relations in Latin America.

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