El Salvador’s President Rejects Deportation of Wrongly Expelled Man from the U.S.

Wed Apr 30 2025 13:44:50 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
El Salvador’s President Rejects Deportation of Wrongly Expelled Man from the U.S.

In a significant move aligning with the Trump administration, Nayib Bukele refuses to return a deported Salvadoran, raising legal and human rights concerns.


El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, under scrutiny for his refusal to comply with a U.S. court ruling, highlights the complexities of immigration and sovereignty in bilateral relations.

Nayib Bukele, the current President of El Salvador, has recently made headlines during a meeting with former President Donald Trump, as he explicitly stated he would not return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man erroneously deported from Maryland. This decision follows a legal battle that escalated to the Supreme Court, which solidified the federal judge's order for Garcia's return to the U.S.

The rejection by Bukele has sparked a wave of criticism among Latin American experts and human rights advocates, as many find it incredulous that a leader known for his authoritarian control would assert he lacks the power to reverse a single deportation order. "How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States? I don’t have the power," Bukele remarked, seemingly deflecting accountability during his White House meeting.

The Supreme Court had ruled unanimously in favor of Garcia's return, underscoring the legal implications of the matter, while also raising questions about human rights standards within Bukele's government. Ana María Méndez Dardón from the Washington Office for Latin America voiced her discontent with Bukele's stance, arguing he has a moral obligation to adhere to democratic principles and rectify the situation.

Bukele's decision resonates with the Trump administration's broader deportation strategy, which categorically frames deportees from Central America as affiliated with violent gangs. The administration's assertion that it relinquishes responsibility once deportees are handed over to the sovereignty of their home countries adds another layer of complexity to an already fraught immigration system.

As Bukele continues to align with U.S. policies on deportation amidst rising tensions around immigration laws and human rights, this decision stands as a pivotal moment in the narrative of local governance versus international judicial authority.

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