Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a boycott of El Salvador, instructing all state agencies to review investments and contracts with businesses linked to the Central American nation. The move is a direct response to El Salvador's perceived collaboration with the Trump administration in the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant rights advocate.
According to Pritzker's office, El Salvador's actions raise serious concerns about human rights and due process. The governor stated that Illinois will not support countries that appear to be complicit in unjust treatment of individuals. The review will assess the extent of Illinois' financial ties to El Salvador and identify potential alternatives for investment and contracting.
The specifics of Abrego Garcia's detention and El Salvador's alleged involvement remain somewhat unclear. However, Pritzker's strong stance underscores Illinois' commitment to human rights and its willingness to use economic leverage to promote those values on the international stage. The boycott is expected to have a limited but symbolic impact on El Salvador's economy.
Illinois Governor Pritzker Boycotts El Salvador Over Detained Immigrant
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has directed state agencies to review investments and contracts with businesses connected to El Salvador. This decision stems from concerns over El Salvador's alleged cooperation with former President Trump's administration regarding the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant rights activist. Pritzker believes El Salvador's actions contradict Illinois' values of human rights and due process. The governor's office aims to ensure state funds are not supporting actions perceived as unjust.