After El Salvador has seen much success combatting crime, Argentina’s Milei looks to follow in the same path. The U.S. will oppose it all, at least while Biden is still in office. I’m sure the international community will call him a tyrant as they do with Bukele in El Salvador. It is almost as if the Left wants high crime in all nations. Something to think about going forward as Biden and the Democrats continue to do all they can to increase crime in all Blue- Democrat run states. On the international front…
In a bold shift of focus, Argentine President Javier Milei is setting his sights on replicating El Salvador’s controversial but effective approach to combating violent crime, led by President Nayib Bukele. As inflation and interest rates stabilize, Milei is turning to address the pervasive issue of crime in Argentina, inspired by El Salvador’s drastic measures against criminal gangs.
Milei’s Security Minister, Patricia Bullrich, a staunch advocate of stringent law enforcement, recently visited El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Centre. This facility, completed in 2023, has the capacity to house up to 40,000 prisoners and is a testament to Bukele’s aggressive crackdown. During her visit, Bullrich praised Bukele’s policies, which have transformed El Salvador from having the highest murder rate in the world—107 per 100,000 people—to one of the safest countries globally. Bullrich’s endorsement of Bukele’s methods was evident in her statement on social media platform X, where she highlighted the stark contrast between El Salvador’s past plagued by violence and its current state of peace.
BREAKING:
Inspired by the success in El Salvador, Argentina announces it will apply President Bukele’s no tolerance approach to combat gangs & terrorists
Javier Milei sent his Security Minister Patricia Bullrich to El Salvador to learn from Bukele
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— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) June 18, 2024
Bukele’s approach, initiated in March 2022, involved declaring a state of emergency across the nation, suspending constitutional rights and due process. This controversial move led to the detention of nearly 80,000 alleged gang members, identifiable by distinct physical features such as shaven heads and tattoos. These actions have reclaimed areas once considered beyond police control, significantly reducing crime rates. However, this success has come at a cost, with numerous allegations of wrongful arrests, torture, and deaths in custody emerging.
Despite these concerns, Milei appears unwavering in his admiration for Bukele’s strategy. The Argentine president was among the few global leaders present at Bukele’s second-term inauguration, which was held privately earlier in June. The camaraderie between Milei and Bukele was apparent in their subsequent meeting, signaling a potential collaboration in security and governance.
🚨Patricia Bullrich, President Javier Milei’s @JMilei
Security Minister visits El #Salvador to learn more about how to drastically reduce crime.“Sending the security forces, together with the armed forces, to places where they are needed is how you make your country safe” pic.twitter.com/oEuAWblpZd
— Andre Nuta 🇺🇲 (@andre_nuta) June 19, 2024
While Milei’s plan to adopt Bukele’s model in Argentina gains momentum, it faces skepticism. Critics question the applicability of such extreme measures in a different cultural and legal context. Additionally, the success of Bukele’s tactics depends heavily on the unique sociopolitical landscape of El Salvador, which may not directly translate to Argentina.
This development coincides with regional moves towards similar strategies, as evidenced by Xiomara Castro, leader of Honduras, announcing plans to construct a new mega-prison. This facility, intended to hold 20,000 gang members, mirrors Bukele’s approach, indicating a growing trend in Central America towards radical solutions to curb gang violence.
Argentine President Javier Milei Aims to Establish Seigniorage as a Crime@federalreserve @ResistCBDC_ https://t.co/1qhL5Jcjc3
— Disspell (@Dis_Spell) June 15, 2024
As Milei forges ahead with plans to toughen Argentina’s stance on crime, the international community watches closely. The debate continues on the balance between effective crime reduction and the preservation of civil liberties, with Milei’s administration at the forefront of this critical discourse. The Left will attack no matter what, as he does not fit their narrative. Just as Trump is enemy number one in the U.S. to this same crowd.
Key Points:
i. Visit and Praise: Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich visited El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Centre, capable of holding 40,000 prisoners, and praised Bukele’s “iron-fist” approach that significantly reduced the nation’s crime rates.
ii. Controversial Tactics: Bukele’s methods, initiated in 2022 under a state of emergency, suspended constitutional rights and due process, leading to the arrest of nearly 80,000 suspected gang members but also sparking allegations of human rights abuses including wrongful arrests and deaths in custody.
iii. Diplomatic Relations: Milei’s alignment with Bukele was underscored by his attendance at Bukele’s private second-term inauguration, indicating strong bilateral relations focused on security and governance strategies.
iv. Regional Trend: The approach in El Salvador is influencing other regional leaders, such as Honduras’ Xiomara Castro, who announced plans for a similar large-scale prison to combat gang activity, suggesting a growing trend towards harsher crime control measures in Central America.
v. Policy Inspiration: Argentine President Javier Milei is considering adopting El Salvador’s stringent anti-crime measures, following President Nayib Bukele’s successful crackdown on violent crime, which involved mass incarcerations and constitutional suspensions
TL Holcomb – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
