El Salvador has entered into a multi-million dollar agreement with the United States to accept alleged gang members deported from the U.S., raising discussions about the motivations and implications of this deal. The deportees are sent to the maximum-security Terrorism Confinement Centre (Cecot), where they face harsh conditions, including no outdoor time or family visits—a stark contrast to typical Latin American prisons.
Details of the Agreement:
✔️Financial Terms: The U.S. pays $6 million annually for every 300 suspected gang members deported to El Salvador.
✔️Conditions of Confinement: Deportees are held in Cecot under strict conditions, reflecting President Nayib Bukele's zero-tolerance approach to gang-related crime.
This cooperation has garnered admiration from the U.S. administration, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio praising Bukele's leadership. Some speculate that Bukele's motivation includes gaining intelligence on gangs like MS-13, although he denies negotiating with them. The strengthening relationship between the two nations continues to be a topic of international interest.
