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Is Bukele the Next Chávez? Salvadoran Legislative Assembly Passes ‘Indefinite’ Re-Election Reform
3.8.2025
The Salvadoran Legislative Assembly, which is almost completely controlled by President Nayib Bukele, passed a reform that explicitly allows the president to opt for reelection as many times as desired. While many praised the change, others claim that this is similar to what Hugo Chávez did...
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele can now run for election indefinitely
1.8.2025
El Salvador approved indefinite reelection for President Bukele and extended terms to six years, sparking backlash from critics warning of rising authoritarianism
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele can now run for election indefinitely
1.8.2025
El Salvador approved indefinite reelection for president and extended terms to six years, sparking backlash from critics warning of increasing authoritarianism
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele can now run for election indefinitely
1.8.2025
El Salvador approved indefinite reelection for president and extended terms to six years, sparking backlash from critics warning of increasing authoritarianism
Bitcoin Core Developer Arrested in El Salvador For Allegedly Calling Neighbor ‘Stupid’
7.7.2025
The developer says he has now been released but was allegedly detained and faced up to eight years in prison after his Salvadoran neighbor accused him of calling her “stupid” during a dispute over a piece of land. Bitcoin Core Contributor Arrested After Dispute With Neighbor Thanks to a bizarre...
IMF Says 'Efforts Will Continue' to Ensure El Salvador Doesn't Accumulate More BTC
27.5.2025
El Salvador has kept purchasing bitcoin, but the IMF seems unfazed
Latam Insights Encore: I’m Convinced: Bukele Outsmarted the IMF, Even if We Don’t Know How
6.5.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how President Nayib Bukele has continued to purchase bitcoin, complying with the IMF policies of non-bitcoin accumulation established in their credit...
El Salvador’s Bukele to Meet Trump at White House — Will Bitcoin Be on the Table?
29.3.2025
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House next month to discuss security cooperation and immigration enforcement, officials confirmed, following El Salvador’s agreement to incarcerate hundreds of alleged gang members deported from the United States....
Is Bukele Lying? IMF Statements Hint at Bitcoin Recirculation Practices
10.3.2025
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele stated that the nation will not stop hoarding bitcoin after the infamous IMF deal, and the bitcoin office claims it is still purchasing bitcoin. However, statements made by IMF spokespersons indicate that these recent additions are consistent with...
El Salvador’s Bukele Adds 19 Bitcoin as IMF Pushes Back on BTC Adoption
4.3.2025
The IMF said bitcoin usage remains marginal in El Salvador, with minimal circulation as a payment method due to its high price volatility and low public trust
Faith Rekindled: El Salvador Buys Bitcoin Again After One-Week Hiatus
25.2.2025
El Salvador has resumed its bitcoin purchase schedule, buying 7 BTC after a one-week hiatus, which raised concerns among bitcoiners. The reason for the pause in the bitcoin acquisition schedule remains unknown. President Bukele Re-Ignites the Faith: El Salvador Buys Bitcoin Again El Salvador...
Saylor and Bukele Discuss How El Salvador Can Accelerate Global Bitcoin Adoption
16.2.2025
Michael Saylor has met with Salvadoran President Bukele to discuss accelerating global bitcoin adoption as El Salvador strengthens its position, continuing to accumulate bitcoin despite IMF-driven policy adjustments. Michael Saylor Meets Nayib Bukele to Discuss Bitcoin Strategy Michael Saylor...
El Salvador Dispatch: How Bitcoin Taught a Nation to Dream
15.2.2025
The Central American nation is on a roll. This year’s Plan B conference was electric, featuring famous speakers from abroad as well as native Spanish content
El Salvador Dispatch: The Origins of the Bitcoin Experiment
14.2.2025
El Zonte inspired Bukele to make bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador. CoinDesk visited the surfing village to see how it’s developing
El Salvador Dispatch: Searching for Bitcoin City, the Modern El Dorado
13.2.2025
President Nayib Bukele vowed to build Bitcoin City on the Conchagua volcano. CoinDesk went looking for signs of construction
Nayib Bukele sticks to ‘Bitcoin piggy bank’ strategy, but is it working?
31.1.2025
Bitcoin accounts for nearly 15% of El Salvador’s reserves as President Bukele doubles down on his bold crypto strategy, even after inking a deal with the IMF
Nayib Bukele sticks to ‘Bitcoin piggy bank’ strategy, but is it working?
31.1.2025
Bitcoin accounts for nearly 15% of El Salvador’s reserves as President Bukele doubles down on his bold crypto strategy, even after inking a deal with the IMF
Nayib Bukele sticks to ‘Bitcoin piggy bank’ strategy, but is it working?
31.1.2025
Bitcoin accounts for nearly 15% of El Salvador’s reserves as President Bukele doubles down on his bold crypto strategy, even after inking a deal with the IMF
Nayib Bukele sticks to ‘Bitcoin piggy bank’ strategy, but is it working?
31.1.2025
Bitcoin accounts for nearly 15% of El Salvador’s reserves as President Bukele doubles down on his bold crypto strategy, even after inking a deal with the IMF
Nayib Bukele sticks to ‘Bitcoin piggy bank’ strategy, but is it working?
31.1.2025
Bitcoin accounts for nearly 15% of El Salvador’s reserves as President Bukele doubles down on his bold crypto strategy, even after inking a deal with the IMF