Bitcoin Country El Salvador Now 8th Safest Nation in the World
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El Salvador, a Bitcoin-friendly country, has now become one of the safest nations in the world amid drastic policies from Bitcoin advocate Bukele. El Salvador’s transformation under President Nayib Bukele has been nothing short of remarkable. Once one of the most dangerous countries in the world, El Salvador is now ranked as the 8th safest nation, according to recent reports. Data shared by media outlet Radar Hits confirms that up to 88% of the El Salvadoran population now feels safe walking alone. ❤️ 🇸🇻 El Salvador is now the 8th safest country in the world. 88% of Salvadorans feel safe walking alone at night in the city. pic.twitter.com/4mX55oH7Xx — Radar🚨 (@RadarHits) September 24, 2024 This is a contrast to its situation a decade ago when violence and crime were rampant. For context, historical data confirms that from 2015 to 2016, about 70% of the population felt unsafe walking, while only 30% felt safe. Notably, the recent data suggests that Kuwait tops the list for countries whose citizens feel safe walking alone, with about 99% of people having a sense of safety. Meanwhile, Singapore also boasts a high rate of 94%, with Norway and Saudi Arabia both seeing 92%. President Bukele’s Tough Stance Despite El Salvador being 8th on the list, its progress from 30% feeling safe to 88% within eight years is particularly commendable. A key driver of this transformation has been President Nayib Bukele’s tough stance on crime. His “state of exception” policy, introduced in March 2022, allowed mass incarcerations of gang members, drastically reducing violence. Despite criticism from human rights organizations, who argue that this policy bypasses legal safeguards and harms civil liberties, the impact on public safety has been undeniable. The policy helped arrest thousands, but some organizations argued that certain individuals were innocent. Interestingly, the murder…
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