B. León (Belén De León) is an international analyst and consultant specialising in protocol and foreign relations. She serves as the Director of NLG Internacional in France, combining field experience with strategic advisory.
Since 2019, international analyst B. León has warned of what he describes as an unprecedented political, social, and economic phenomenon unfolding in El Salvador under President Nayib Bukele’s leadership. With firsthand experience in the country and a longstanding network of Salvadoran contacts, his perspective has gained relevance amid growing international attention.
“I lived in El Salvador in the late 1990s and early 2000s for four years. Just one month ago, I returned from my most recent visit. I am a direct witness to the change and can confirm that the transformation is real, profound, and tangible across multiple areas,” he stated in a recent social media post.
León’s testimony aligns with data and observations from both local and international organizations that have reported a historic drop in crime rates, a deep restructuring of public administration, technological advancements such as Bitcoin adoption, and a strengthened national infrastructure.
He emphasizes that his assessment does not stem from trends or media headlines, but from continuous observation, cross-referenced data, and direct communication with Salvadoran citizens.
“I know it, I’ve seen it, and I can verify it. Since 2019, my Salvadoran friends and professional contacts have confirmed it to me. Despite international campaigns against it, reality speaks for itself. These are not coincidences—it’s the result of constant, hard work with visible results,” he wrote.
The international narrative around El Salvador has often been polarized. While some media focus on legal concerns or Bukele’s political style, other voices highlight achievements in public safety, tourism growth, and rising public trust. León argues that many of the policies implemented in El Salvador could be successfully adapted to other countries, depending on their specific context.
“Many of the policies applied in El Salvador are perfectly exportable. What must be studied for implementation is each country’s context and needs. What once seemed impossible in the most dangerous country in the world is now a regional and international reference.”
León urges a deeper, less prejudiced view of the changes happening in the Central American nation. He stresses the need for more study and public discussion, free from ideological bias or geographic ignorance.
“To those who had no idea where El Salvador was five years ago and now criticize Bukele—insinuating, attacking, or ignoring—while hypocritically applauding those trying to replicate his policies in other Latin American countries, know that I will be standing in opposition.”
Finally, the analyst offers himself as a resource to anyone seeking to understand El Salvador’s transformation in greater depth, clarifying that he does so from personal and professional experience, with no financial interest involved.
“We need more reflection and fewer slogans. Anyone who wants to learn more—count on me, my knowledge of the country, and my personal experience.”
As El Salvador increasingly positions itself as a regional case study, testimonies like B. León’s offer a grounded perspective that transcends political cycles and media narratives. Whether through its public policy innovations, institutional restructuring, or social reconstruction process, the Salvadoran model is drawing the world’s attention—and encouraging it to take a closer look.