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Bukele and Trump Discuss Immigration, Security, and Deportation Controversy in White House Meeting

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's visit highlights U.S.-El Salvador cooperation on criminal detention and immigration, as the mistaken deportation of a Maryland resident raises tensions.

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Overview

  • President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss strategic partnerships on immigration and security.
  • The talks included a $6 million agreement for El Salvador to house violent criminals in its Supermax prison, bolstering bilateral cooperation.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court recently ordered the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego García, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported to El Salvador, intensifying scrutiny of immigration enforcement.
  • Bukele's leadership style and alignment with MAGA politics have drawn both praise and criticism, with some highlighting his authoritarian tendencies.
  • The visit underscores the evolving U.S.-El Salvador relationship, focusing on security collaboration and financial negotiations despite ongoing human rights concerns.