Nayib Bukele

President of El Salvador

Nayib Bukele - President of El Salvador
Born

July 24th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

El Salvador

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Elected as the 81st President of El Salvador in 2019, served as the mayor of San Salvador prior to the presidency from 2015 to 2017. Implemented various controversial policies including the promotion of Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. Focused on reducing crime rates and modernizing the country's infrastructure. His administration has faced scrutiny for its handling of political dissent.

Promoted Bitcoin as legal tender

Served as mayor of San Salvador

Reduced gang violence in the country

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