El Salvador has turned down a request from U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a detained individual. Senator Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador with the intention of meeting Abrego Garcia in person and advocating for his release from prison. However, the Salvadoran government did not grant the senator's request.
The specifics surrounding Abrego Garcia's detention remain unclear. Senator Van Hollen has been actively involved in seeking information and advocating for due process in the case. The denial of the meeting request marks a setback in these efforts. Neither the Salvadoran government nor Senator Van Hollen's office have released further details regarding the reasoning behind the denial.
El Salvador Rejects US Senator's Meeting Request with Detained Man
El Salvador has denied a request from Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who is currently detained in the country. Senator Van Hollen visited El Salvador seeking to speak with Abrego Garcia and urging government officials for his release. The senator's efforts to secure a meeting were unsuccessful. The reason for the denial has not been publicly disclosed by the Salvadoran government.
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