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El Salvador's President Bukele Responds to Criticism from Rep. Ilhan Omar

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, dismisses criticism from U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, emphasizing his popularity and successful crime reduction efforts.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) speaks during a House Progressive Caucus press conference on the threat of defaulting at the Capitol on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, delivers a state of the union address at the National Palace in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Bukele delivered his state of the union address marking his third year in office, as the crypto-touting Central American nation is getting thrashed in the bond market as an $800 million obligation falls to record lows. Photographer: Camilo Freedman/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Overview

  • Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes President Nayib Bukele's governance in El Salvador, urging the U.S. to review its relationship with the country.
  • Bukele, boasting high approval ratings, dismisses Omar's critique and highlights his administration's success in drastically reducing crime.
  • Under Bukele's leadership, El Salvador's homicide rate has significantly dropped, with a notable decrease from 51 homicides per 100,000 in 2018 to 2.4 in 2022.
  • Bukele's measures, including the suspension of some civil liberties and mass detentions, have sparked debate over human rights and authoritarianism.
  • Despite criticism, Bukele remains popular in El Salvador and among some international observers, with his approach being considered for emulation by other countries facing gang violence.