Argentina’s vice president shows interest in Bitcoin during Bukele’s visit

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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, in his first official visit to Argentina, met with key government figures to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations.

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This visit is marked by significant agreements in areas such as security, culture, sports, nuclear energy and economy. On the second day of his state visit, Bukele held a private meeting with Argentina’s Vice President and Senate President Victoria Villarruel.

In a brief conversation during their meeting, Villarruel expressed his strong interest in El Salvador’s experience with Bitcoin and its innovative volcanic mining projects. She noted that the topic was of great relevance to her, highlighting the growing global attention to Bitcoin as a tool for economic innovation.

Bukele, on his last day in Argentina, will also meet with the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Martín Menem, and the President of the Supreme Court of Justice, Horacio Rosatti, to further strengthen relations. In addition, he is to meet with Argentine investors who are interested in creating employment opportunities for Salvadorans.

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