Argentina’s Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich, commended the efforts of President Nayib Bukele in turning El Salvador from one of the world’s most dangerous countries into the safest in Latin America.
Bullrich, who expressed admiration for President Bukele, highlighted the significant turnaround achieved under his leadership. El Salvador, once plagued by daily massacres and under the control of criminal gangs known as maras, has become a society where life is valued and protected.
During a face-to-face meeting with President Bukele, Bullrich conveyed her admiration and emphasized Argentina’s intent to replicate El Salvador’s success in enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. The Argentine minister shared a video of the encounter on her X account, underscoring the Argentine government’s desire to adopt El Salvador’s strategies to combat crime.
«From a daily massacre and a country controlled by maras to a society where life is cherished. An experience where people are cared for, and criminals are not welcome. That’s the direction we are heading!» Bullrich proclaimed on her X account.
The video captured Bullrich expressing her admiration for El Salvador’s security achievements, stating Argentina’s commitment to emulate the model to bring about social transformation in the South American nation.
«We want to follow the model that you are implementing. To have reduced crime as you have, and still endure criticism when you have saved millions of lives, it’s truly incredible. We want to work and see what you have done. We are undergoing a significant change in Argentina,» Bullrich conveyed during her meeting with Bukele, as seen in the video.
The meeting occurred at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where Bukele was a special guest. The Salvadoran president received numerous ovations, particularly from fellow Salvadorans in the audience who chanted his name. Bukele addressed the inherited gang issue, delving into the impact of the deportations of young individuals who had fled El Salvador during the administration of former U.S. President Bill Clinton.