U.S. to ‘Outsource’ Deportations to El Salvador’s Expanding Prison System After Agreement Between Marco Rubio and Nayib Bukele 

U.S. to ‘Outsource’ Deportations to El Salvador’s Expanding Prison System After Agreement Between Marco Rubio and Nayib Bukele 

The United States has found an unlikely ally in its latest immigration crackdown. Marco Rubio, who recently became the first Latino Secretary of State, announced that Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has offered to accept deported individuals of any nationality, including convicted criminals currently imprisoned in the U.S. 

“Bukele has agreed to the most extraordinary immigration agreement anywhere in the world,” Rubio stated during a ceremony alongside El Salvador’s foreign minister. The implications of such an agreement are far-reaching. If enacted, El Salvador would become a destination for deported migrants who have no direct ties to the country, positioning itself as a crucial enforcer of U.S. immigration policy. 

Marco Rubio Boasts About the Proposal

According to AP News, the proposal comes as Washington ramps up efforts to curb migration. Rubio’s visit to El Salvador follows his presence at a U.S.-funded deportation flight from Panama to Colombia. The current administration has made it clear that nations unwilling to cooperate with deportation demands will face consequences, as demonstrated by recent sanctions against Colombia for initially refusing to accept deportation flights. 

The agreement described by Rubio mirrors a ‘safe third country’ arrangement, enabling the U.S. to deport migrants from other nations to El Salvador. 

Will El Salvador Become a ‘Dumping Ground’?

Human rights organizations have raised concerns over El Salvador’s ability to manage an influx of foreign deportees, particularly in the absence of a structured asylum policy. Critics within El Salvador have also condemned the proposal, viewing it as a move that relegates the country to a dumping ground for unwanted individuals. 

The United States has intensified deportation efforts, funding repatriation flights to prevent migrants from progressing northward. Panama has cooperated by facilitating flights that remove third-country migrants before they can reach the U.S. border. The State Department claims that such measures serve as an effective deterrent, dissuading migrants from making the dangerous journey north. 

What’s Next?

Rubio’s visit comes amid broader foreign aid cuts, with the freezing assistance to Central American nations. While select programs have been granted exemptions, details remain scarce. The shift in policy reflects a growing emphasis on enforcement over humanitarian initiatives, signaling a more aggressive stance on migration management. 

Now, whether the agreement between the US and El Salvador will materialize — or withstand legal scrutiny — remains to be seen. 

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