El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has publicly stated that he will not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man mistakenly deported, to the United States. The announcement came during a meeting with then President Donald Trump, where Bukele addressed reporters about the situation. Bukele emphasized that he would not "smuggle" Garcia back into the U.S. if the country did not want him.
The U.S. Supreme Court had previously ordered the Trump administration to "facilitate" Garcia's return to the United States. However, Bukele's stance presents a challenge to this order and adds complexity to the already delicate relationship between the two countries concerning immigration. The case has drawn attention to the processes and potential errors within the U.S. deportation system, as well as the sovereignty of El Salvador in determining its own policies regarding the return of its citizens. The future of Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains uncertain following this declaration.
El Salvador President Refuses to Return Deported Man to U.S.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele stated he will not facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States, even after the Supreme Court directed the Trump administration to assist in his return. During a meeting with President Trump, Bukele addressed reporters, indicating his unwillingness to "smuggle" Garcia back if he is not wanted by the U.S. This decision follows Garcia's mistaken deportation. The situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding immigration policies between the two nations.
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