More than two years of bitcoin adoption in El Salvador has been underway. During that time, many opinions and news mentioned the adoption of bitcoin there (in El Salvador). Starting from opinions or news that praise him to news that contains opinions or news that criticizes him. However, what I admire about this pioneering figure, Nayib Bukele, is that he doesn't pay much attention to news or opinions that criticize his decision to adopt bitcoin. Because it cannot be denied that the current condition of society in El Salvador does not yet have a truly visible prospect of the impact of bitcoin adoption. Some even say that Nayib Bukele is wasting state money on uncertain investments.
Economists such as Tatiana Marroquin question Bukele's decision to gamble with unknown amounts of taxpayers' money that could be used elsewhere for risky investments.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/short-cash-el-salvador-doubles-down-bitcoin-dream-2024-02-02/Maybe the economist is not completely wrong, but the words that say about risky investments feel a little inappropriate. Because what I understand from what he said, it seems like he thinks Bitcoin is an unclear investment asset. In fact, if we talk about risk in investing, all assets must be there. Whether it's gold, property or shares, risks definitely remain. So now I personally really praise Nayib Bukele, because he continues to move forward with his bitcoin adoption ideology, without being influenced by opinions and news stories that criticize him. Because I am sure, this ideology (bitcoin adoption) has been supported by the majority of people in El Salvador today. Because, if it is not supported, it is impossible for Nayib Bukele to win back the presidential seat in El Salvador.
For this reason, I personally really support the actions taken by Bukele in El Salvador. Although his actions are quite different from those of presidents in other countries. But sooner or later, El Salvador's situation will definitely change in a positive direction due to the adoption of bitcoin.