Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the deportation of 10 members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua from the U.S. to El Salvador. This move symbolizes the strengthening alliance between the Trump administration and President Nayib Bukele. Bukele is leveraging his anti-gang stance to gain popularity while facing accusations of negotiating with gangs and suspending civil liberties. U.S. authorities have framed these deportations as necessary for security, despite some criticism regarding the lack of substantial evidence against those deported, pointing to issues like tattoos as justification for the actions.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the deportation of 10 members from two gangs, MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, to El Salvador, highlighting U.S.-El Salvador cooperation.
The Trump administration's cooperation with El Salvador has been characterized by the deportation of Venezuelan gang members, though evidence has been criticized as often flimsy.
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