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    Government of El Salvador

    Government of El Salvador is a national government that made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021 and is now reducing its direct role in crypto.

    President

    Leadership

    Nayib Bukele, President. Nayib Bukele has served as president of El Salvador since 1 June 2019.

    Key facts

    IMF disbursement received
    About $138 million on October 1, 2026source
    Bitcoin Law change
    Ended mandatory Bitcoin acceptance in 2025 and required taxes in U.S. dollarssource
    Chivo wallet
    Majority ownership and operational control transferred to a private operator by September 2026source

    WYDE coverage of Government of El Salvador

    WYDE Newsroom has published one article about Government of El Salvador, on Oct 3, 2026. Government of El Salvador is a recipient in 1 story. The most recent is IMF Releases $138 Million to El Salvador After Waiving a Bitcoin Accumulation Breach.

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