Foreign leader ‘honored’ by Ilhan Omar’s criticism as ‘Squad’ member’s global efforts attacked

Published January 31, 2024 6:41pm ET



Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) continues a week of public scrutiny as the popular president of El Salvador said he was “honored” by her criticism after she and other House Democrats accused his administration of democratic backsliding.

Omar and over a dozen other House Democrats sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding the United States “review” its relationship with El Salvador, alleging human rights abuses from Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. Bukele was joined by American conservatives in denouncing her criticism, with defenders pointing to the success of his policies.

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