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How El Salvador Went From Murder Capital to Safer Than Canada — In Just 5 Years
El Salvador, once infamous for its sky-high crime rates, is now one of the safest places in the Americas, even surpassing Canada in terms of security.
It’s also a hotspot for Bitcoin enthusiasts, with 0% tax on crypto gains and citizenship opportunities through Bitcoin investments. In just five years, President Nayib Bukele has transformed the nation.
Here are 7 key reasons why El Salvador has become one of the world’s most surprising success stories.
A Brief History of El Salvador
El Salvador’s rich history dates back thousands of years, with roots in ancient civilizations like the Mayans and Aztecs.
In the 1500s, the Spanish arrived, led by conquistador Pedro de Alvarado, who named the region “El Salvador,” in honor of Jesus Christ.
For centuries, the country experienced political instability, civil wars, and natural disasters.
This turbulent past eventually led to El Salvador being named the “murder capital of the world” in 2015, with a staggering homicide rate of 105 per 100,000 people.
Fast forward to today, and things have radically changed…
