President Trump reached a deal with El Salvador to send American criminals to El Salvador's mega-prisons. El Salvador will accept convicted criminals from the US and charge a low fee. The agreement is seen as unprecedented and extraordinary.
Key Points
El Salvador agreed to accept convicted criminals from the US
President Bukele offered to incarcerate dangerous American criminals in El Salvador
The agreement is described as unprecedented and extraordinary
El Salvador's mega-prisons are known for their brutal conditions
Pros
Potential to reduce overcrowding in US jails
El Salvador may benefit financially from the agreement
Could strengthen diplomatic relations between the US and El Salvador
Cons
Concerns about the conditions in El Salvador's notorious mega-prisons
Human rights activists warn about the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees
Criticism from opposition party members in El Salvador