Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, accepted over 200 deported Venezuelans from the U.S., placing them in a prison system with no access to legal representation. This action has sparked debates on legality and human rights, particularly as President Trump invoked a wartime act to facilitate the deportations. Bukele, seen by some as an unlikely ally of Trump, seeks to enhance his position as a hemispheric leader amidst accusations of his own authoritarian tactics, including mass incarcerations that have drawn significant criticism for human rights violations.
Bukele has locked up at least 85,000 people since declaring emergency rule in 2022, giving his country one of the highest incarceration rates in the world.
The deportation has become one of the most dramatic tests of the rule of law in recent U.S. history, as President Trump used a wartime act to remove many Venezuelan migrants.
Some relatives deny the gang allegations, claiming the deported men are simply being punished for their tattoos, not criminal activities.
Despite Bukele being seen as an odd partner for Trump, he aims to position himself as a leading figure in the hemisphere.
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