'We govern for Salvadorans’: El Salvadoran VP Felix Ulloa addresses critics of the Bukele Model

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Once infamous for violent gangs and record murder rates, El Salvador’s crime crackdown, launched in 2022, has attracted harsh critics and fervent admirers. Supporters claim the ‘Bukele Model’ has transformed the country from the murder capital of the world into a safe haven. Critics argue the crackdown has led to arbitrary mass arrests and collective sentencing, while ignoring democratic freedoms and violating human rights. President Bukele’s economic reforms have also sparked controversy. Despite opposition from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. On this special edition of The Newsmakers, El Salvadoran Vice President Felix Ulloa responds to critics and explains how the ‘Bukele Model’ has transformed his country. Guest: Felix Ulloa El Salvadoran Vice President #ElSalvador #NayibBukele #theNewsmakers