El Salvador were in a desperate situation and took extreme actions to clean it up. I am normally on the side of its more important to maintain the freedom of the innocent than jail the guilty, but they provide an example that when things are that bad, for the good of the masses, jailing a few innocents may be justifiable.

Also find his emphasis on God interesting - felt very "one nation under God". Such ideas can unite a country - are necessary for a cohesive society.

After watching the interview, I read a little about Bukele. Seems he started out advertising for political parties, which makes his success more understandable - not to take away from the difficult decisions he's made.

I don't trust politicians, but what Bukele has done does seem remarkable. Will be interested in what happens when his presidency ends. Wouldn't be surprised if it unravels as quickly as it improved. Although apparently crime was dropping before Bukele came to power, so maybe he isn't solely responsible for El Salvador's improvements