In a strategic move, El Salvador has positioned itself as a key player in President Trump’s deportation strategy. By accepting more than 200 deportees, allegedly linked to gang activities, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has attracted favorable attention from the Trump administration. The partnership has brought Bukele perks such as an invitation to the White House and an improved travel safety rating for his nation, now ranking higher than France’s.
While the specifics of this agreement remain undisclosed, this partnership serves as a model for other countries contemplating similar arrangements with the U.S. Experts note that Bukele’s approach exemplifies how leaders globally are offering their prison facilities to accommodate deportees. A White House official expressed appreciation for Bukele’s “partnership,” emphasizing the belief that his maximum-security prison is the ideal place for “sick, illegal criminals.” The implications of such arrangements could affect how countries handle deportees and immigration policies moving forward.
While the specifics of this agreement remain undisclosed, this partnership serves as a model for other countries contemplating similar arrangements with the U.S. Experts note that Bukele’s approach exemplifies how leaders globally are offering their prison facilities to accommodate deportees. A White House official expressed appreciation for Bukele’s “partnership,” emphasizing the belief that his maximum-security prison is the ideal place for “sick, illegal criminals.” The implications of such arrangements could affect how countries handle deportees and immigration policies moving forward.
