President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has suggested a humanitarian agreement with Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to repatriate 252 Venezuelan detainees in exchange for the release of 252 political prisoners held by Venezuela, including prominent opposition figures. This proposal comes in light of an influx of Venezuelans sent to El Salvador from the U.S., many of whom lack criminal records. Maduro has criticized Bukele's government actions, while Bukele also demands the release of foreign detainees. This initiative reflects shifts in political dynamics amid Venezuelan regimens' strategies to negotiate sanctions and leverage political exchanges.
"I want to propose a humanitarian agreement that includes the repatriation of 100 percent of the 252 Venezuelans who were deported, in exchange for the release..."
"Mr. Maduro responded explosively to the detention of Venezuelans by El Salvador's government, telling Mr. Bukele not to be an accomplice in this kidnapping."
"As part of the swap, he would require Mr. Maduro to release nearly 50 detained citizens of other nationalities, including Americans."
"The detention of critics and other politically useful figures comes as Mr. Maduro has lost support at home and abroad and has sought new forms of leverage."
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