El Salvador’s President Sees Opportunity in Trump’s Deportation Policy
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has emerged as a key ally in the Trump administration’s deportation strategy, positioning himself as a powerful regional figure. Recently, the U.S. deported hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador, where they were immediately sent to the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT).
Bukele shared a dramatic video of the deportees being marched into the high-security prison, taunting a U.S. judge who had attempted to halt the flights. The move was praised by former President Donald Trump, who publicly thanked Bukele, saying, “We will not forget!”
Key Developments:
🔹 Mass Deportation: The U.S. sent 238 members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and 23 MS-13 members to El Salvador.
🔹 Financial Deal: The U.S. will pay $6 million to El Salvador for taking in deportees.
🔹 Bukele’s Tough Stance: He declared that the deportees would be held for at least a year and forced to work under the “Zero Idleness” program.
🔹 MS-13 Controversy: The U.S. previously accused Bukele of secretly negotiating with MS-13, despite his tough-on-crime image.
Bukele’s handling of crime and immigration has boosted his global visibility, with some calling him Latin America’s most influential leader. However, human rights organizations remain concerned about mass arrests and lack of due process under his administration.
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