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El Salvador's Bitcoin Dream: A Divided Nation, a Faltering Currency

El Salvador's Bitcoin Dream: A Divided Nation, a Faltering Currency

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El Salvador's ambitious experiment with Bitcoin as legal tender, once hailed as a groundbreaking leap into the future of finance, is now facing a sobering reality check. Despite President Bukele's enthusiastic advocacy and aggressive promotion, cryptocurrency adoption among Salvadorans remains tepid, and traditional remittances through established channels continue to flourish. This stark disconnect between the government's aspirations and the lived experiences of its citizens paints a complex picture of a nation divided over its financial future.

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