El Salvador Offers to Take Convicted Criminals from U.S. in Exchange for Fee

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele offers to take in convicted criminals, including U.S. citizens, into the country's prison system for a fee, in exchange for a 'safe third country' agreement with the U.S.

Key Points

  • Offer made by El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele to take in convicted criminals from the U.S. for a fee
  • Proposal includes a 'safe third country' agreement
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Bukele to discuss the offer

Pros

  • Potential solution for overcrowded U.S. prisons
  • Could provide financial benefit to El Salvador

Cons

  • Legal challenges in deporting U.S. citizens
  • Criticism of the proposal as a 'dumping ground' for criminals