Influential tech mogul Elon Musk publicly praised a speech by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, in which he defended his administration against charges of stifling political opposition and restricting freedom of speech.
What Happened: On Tuesday, the Tesla and Space X CEO took to X to commend a speech by Bukele delivered at the UN General Assembly. The address, made in Spanish, reiterated El Salvador’s commitment to upholding civil liberties.
“In El Salvador, we do not imprison our opposition. We do not censor opinions. We do not confiscate property from those who think differently,” the president said. “In El Salvador, your freedom of expression, as well as your private property, will always be protected.”
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