Bukele, El Salvador's pro-Bitcoin president, invited to White House by Trump

Donald Trump, the current President of the United States, is expected to welcome Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, to the White House in April.

Bloomberg reported that this meeting will occur after Bukele agreed to detain hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members who had been deported from the United States. This action aligns with President Trump's agenda on immigration enforcement.

If the arrangements are finalized, Bukele will be the first leader from the Western Hemisphere to receive an official White House visit during Trump's administration. Although no official date has been announced, discussions are ongoing, and the plans might change.

Bukele has been actively courting Trump in recent months, presenting himself as a crucial regional ally on matters of security and migration.

Bukele has attracted international attention due to his strict policies on crime, particularly his crackdown on gang violence, which has significantly lowered crime rates in El Salvador. If Bukele's administration continues to cooperate with U.S. deportation policies, it could further cement his relationship with Trump, who has made border security a top priority.

Bukele's Bitcoin gamble

Apart from security and migration, Bukele has generated headlines for El Salvador's bold move to adopt Bitcoin (BTC). In 2021, his government made Bitcoin legal tender, making the country a global test case for cryptocurrency adoption.

This decision has elicited mixed reactions, with supporters commending it as a financial innovation while critics raise concerns about volatility and issues with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Despite these criticisms, Bukele has maintained his strong advocacy for Bitcoin, utilizing it to draw foreign investment and promote economic independence.

It remains uncertain whether Bitcoin will be a topic of discussion during his visit, but his meeting with Trump could suggest potential changes in U.S.-El Salvador financial relations.