‘It’s the only way’: Elon Musk as he backs Bukele’s crackdown
Elon Musk supports El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s tough anti-gang crackdown, calling it “the only way” to curb violence. Bukele’s strategy, including mass arrests and a giant prison, has significantly lowered crime and won wide public approval. However, critics cite democratic erosion, alleged abuses, and authoritarianism as serious concerns about his approach.