Summary of "🇸🇻 El Salvador - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 79th Session | #UNGA"
In his address to the 79th United Nations General Assembly, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador reflected on the dramatic transformation his country has undergone over the past five years. He recalled that when he first spoke at the UN in 2019, El Salvador was largely unknown or recognized only for its extreme violence and gang-related issues. Since then, the nation has redefined itself as a safer, more prosperous country with a growing tourist industry and a renewed sense of national pride and independence.
Bukele emphasized that El Salvador’s progress stems from taking control of its own destiny rather than relying on external aid or intervention. The country has moved from being the "global capital of homicides" to the safest in its region, demonstrating a remarkable turnaround. He acknowledged that while challenges remain, the nation is on a path toward true freedom and independence.
The president contrasted El Salvador’s optimistic trajectory with the global situation, where many countries face increasing insecurity, loss of freedoms, and social divisions. He warned that the erosion of freedoms—such as freedom of expression and public safety—is accelerating worldwide, leading to a potential "dark period for humanity." Drawing from El Salvador’s own history of collapse and recovery, Bukele cautioned that while El Salvador cannot change global trends, it aims to be a "small refuge in light of the approaching storm."
He highlighted El Salvador’s commitment to protecting freedom of expression, public safety, and human rights, rejecting authoritarian measures such as confiscation of property or imprisonment for dissenting views. The government prioritizes public safety over criminals’ comfort and fosters innovation and creativity across sectors including technology, energy, medicine, arts, and culture.
Bukele concluded by inviting the world to witness El Salvador as a safe country for progress, families, and innovation, acknowledging that maintaining freedom will be more difficult in an increasingly less free world. He urged global cooperation to build bridges and escape the looming global challenges, ending with a call for hope and blessings for humanity.
Presenters/Contributors:
- President Nayib Bukele, President of the Republic of El Salvador
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