English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English #472 | Nayib Bukele | “The World’s Coolest Dictator”?
May 16, 2024
Nayib Bukele, the self-proclaimed 'world's coolest dictator,' discusses his rise to power, controversial treatment of gang members, and the challenges facing El Salvador. Topics include legalizing Bitcoin, high crime rates, authoritarian tendencies, domestic support, and re-election victory.
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Bitcoin Adoption
- Nayib Bukele announced that El Salvador would adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in June 2021.
- This decision, met with global attention and skepticism, reflected Bukele's unconventional approach.
Pre-Bukele El Salvador
- El Salvador, the smallest Central American nation, faced severe challenges before Bukele's presidency.
- High poverty, unemployment, inequality, and gang violence plagued the nation.
Bukele's Rise
- Bukele, with a business background, entered politics in his 30s.
- He gained popularity as mayor of San Salvador through initiatives like installing streetlights and donating his salary.