Coverage dated May 31, 2024

US dampens criticism of El Salvador's president as migration overtakes democracy concerns

Headline from The Republic

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — In 2021, the Biden administration turned down a meeting request with El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, on a trip to Washington, snubbing the self-proclaimed “world’s coolest dictator” for fear a photo op would embolden his attempts to expand his power base.

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  1. The Republic

    US dampens criticism of El Salvador's president as migration overtakes democracy concerns (opens The Republic)

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    SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — In 2021, the Biden administration turned down a meeting request with El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, on a trip to Washington, snubbing the self-proclaimed “world’s coolest dictator” for fear a photo op would embolden his attempts to expand his power base.

  2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    U.S. dampens criticism of El Salvador's president as migration overtakes democracy concerns (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    In 2021, the Biden administration turned down a meeting request with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele on a trip to the U.S. capital, snubbing the self-proclaimed ''world's coolest dictator'' for fear a photo op would embolden his attempts to expand his power base.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    US dampens criticism of El Salvador's president as migration overtakes democracy concerns - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — In 2021, the Biden administration turned down a meeting request with El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, on a trip to Washington, snubbing the self-proclaimed “world’s coolest dictator” for fear a photo op would embolden his attempts to expand his power base.

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