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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has secured the top spot on a global leader approval ranking, earning a 94% rating that places him well ahead of 25 other world leaders on the list. The result is notable in light of El Salvador’s decision to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, positioning Bukele as both a leading political figure and a prominent sovereign Bitcoin adopter.
While Bukele’s Bitcoin policy is a defining feature of his leadership, polling data suggests that domestic perceptions are more nuanced. A CID Gallup survey found that only 2.2% of Salvadorans consider the Bitcoin experiment his biggest shortcoming.
The survey points to public safety as the primary factor behind Bukele’s high approval. His aggressive crackdown on gang violence has been credited with improving conditions in the country, helping sustain strong public backing.
El Salvador’s government continues to purchase approximately one Bitcoin daily. As a result, the country’s national reserve has moved beyond 7,600 BTC, with the figure described as continuing to grow.
Beyond El Salvador, the article highlights how other leaders are tying political identity to digital assets, with mixed results:
The article concludes that, based on the figures cited, embracing Bitcoin has not yet damaged leaders’ political standing, even though domestic voters appear to prioritize economic stability and public safety more than digital currency policy.
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