A. M. The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, met this monday with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, at the White House, where he expressed his country’s desire to collaborate with the United States in the fight against crime and terrorism. “The United States has a problem with crime and terrorism, and we want to help”, Bukele told the media.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed key issues such as economics, politics, and migration. Although not all details were provided, more information on the agreements reached is expected in the coming hours.
Bukele also used the occasion to affirm that he will not return to the United States the salvadoran migrant sent by mistake to the Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (Cecot), assuring that he is a “terrorist” and should be tried in his country.
The White House announced that there is no established limit on the number of people who can be deported to El Salvador under accusations of belonging to criminal gangs such as the Tren de Aragua or the maras. According to Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff, this measure is part of an effort to eradicate these organizations from US territory.
El Salvador has authorized the use of Cecot to house alleged members of the TdA and MS-13 gangs who are expelled from the US, in the framework of the agreement with Washington. The decision has generated mixed reactions, especially among human rights organizations and some judicial sectors.
Following the media attention, both presidents will continue their agenda with a series of closed-door meetings at the White House. These private talks will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation on regional security, foreign investment, and immigration control. Official sources indicate that they will also discuss the possibility of expanding the gang detention agreement and El Salvador’s participation in shared intelligence initiatives.
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