El Salvador Calls for U.N. Reform, Cites Gang Violence Reduction as Success
El Salvador urges U.N. to become more effective and transparent, citing its progress in reducing gang violence.
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El Salvador’s Foreign Minister, Alexandra Hill Tinoco, addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Monday, emphasizing that no nation should be forced to accept collapse as its fate. Her speech marked the country’s return to the U.N. debates after a year-long absence, despite President Nayib Bukele’s previous criticism of the organization.
Reforms and Relevance
Hill Tinoco challenged the U.N. to move beyond mere resolutions and become an “agile, representative, effective, and transparent” organization. She argued that the U.N. must address modern challenges and prioritize global needs over national interests. “Enough with bureaucracy,” she said, stressing that El Salvador expects these reforms from the next U.N. Secretary-General.
Success Against Gang Violence
The minister highlighted El Salvador’s significant progress in reducing gang violence, a challenge that had plagued the country for decades. She credited President Nayib Bukele with taking bold steps to tackle the issue, noting that the International Monetary Fund has recognized the country’s economic and trust improvements. However, Hill Tinoco stressed that these gains are more than just numbers—they represent real lives transformed.
Security, Development, and Dignity
She emphasized that El Salvador’s approach to security is not an end in itself but a starting point for broader transformation. “Without security, development becomes fragile. Without development, security can hardly be sustainable,” she stated. Hill Tinoco also stressed that human dignity is central to progress, arguing that security, development, and dignity are interconnected.
Lessons for the U.N.
In closing, Hill Tinoco outlined four key lessons for the U.N.: that nations are not doomed to repeat their past, that difficult problems are not insurmountable, that a country’s size does not dictate its responsibility, and that the future belongs to those who dare to bring change. “Today we are here to say it loud and clear: not with words, but with actions,” she concluded.
Source: Breitbart
