On October 18, 2026, Bukele posted in French, praising France’s enduring beauty and urging it to reclaim greatness like El Salvador did against extreme gang violence. He recalled how his strict measures slashed the homicide rate from over 100 per 100,000 in 2015 to about 1.3 last year.
The post followed October 17 protests against rising costs and services that turned violent, leading to over 2,000 arrests and hundreds of injured officers. Many praised his words as a timely call for decisive leadership amid France’s challenges.
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