Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: most “independent” journalists criticizing President Bukele aren’t actually independent.
Follow the Money Trail
- USAID funded over 6,200 journalists across 707 media outlets in El Salvador
- 279 “journalistic” NGOs received international funding
- Global foundations with specific political agendas bankroll Latin American journalists
That’s without even mentioning other sources of money with which these media outlets are funded.
Interestingly, in El Salvador, a law was created to make these ‘media’ and NGOs start paying taxes on the money they received as funding, and curiously, independent media from El Salvador and some NGOs began to leave.
Didn’t they want it to be known where their funding came from, and instead preferred to leave with the excuse of being ‘politically persecuted’ or that ‘free expression is being suppressed’?
These reporters claim independence while their paychecks come from organizations with clear political objectives. Can you truly be independent when your salary depends on pleasing your international funders?
The Anti-Bukele Coalition
- Feminists: They despise Bukele because he rejects their anti-family, anti-natural ideology (these people align with the gender agenda, which goes by various names or refers to some of its components: gender perspective, gender-based violence, gender equality, inclusive language, etc.) that undermines traditional society. That without mentioning ‘the interruption of pregnancy,’ a way to whitewash the genocide of the unborn.
- Socialist/Marxist Activists: They detest Bukele for various reasons. For the socialists/communists ideology, anyone who is not part of their group is an enemy. And with Bukele, it’s worse because on several occasions he has made comments that expose how destructive and failed the socialist policies are that are implemented in countries seeking to be socialist or that consider themselves socialist/communist.
- LGBTQ+ Activists: Most oppose Bukele because he doesn’t align with their agenda, particularly after removing gender ideology from schools.
- Pro-Crime Activists: The most dangerous group – those hiding behind “human rights” rhetoric while systematically defending criminals, gangs, and organized crime. Their funding depends on the problem persisting – they’re furious because Bukele actually solved the gang crisis they profited from.
- Displaced Political Parties: Supporters of ARENA and FMLN (socialist) – parties rejected by Salvadoran voters.
The Real Issue
This isn’t about legitimate criticism. Questioning government policies is healthy. The problem is:
- Opposing everything just because
- Systematic mockery without substance
- Lying and fabricating stories to attack the government
- Being political activists disguised as journalists
Important Clarification
We’re NOT saying Bukele’s government is perfect. Scrutiny is essential – we must watch for any irregularities or suspicious activities, as long as it’s based on facts, not lies.
These “journalists” don’t seek truth – they seek to impose their agenda and their own political interest. When their international funding gets threatened, their true colors show.
Independent journalism or funded activism? The answer lies in who signs the checks or rather, where the transferred money comes from.
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