Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses agreements with Guatemala and El Salvador regarding accepting deportees from the U.S., including convicted criminals, as part of a 'safe third country' initiative. The proposal with El Salvador includes the possibility of accepting detainees of any nationality.
Key Points
Agreements with Guatemala and El Salvador to accept deportees from the U.S., including convicted criminals
Proposal includes the option to outsource part of the U.S. prison system
El Salvador's offer to accept detainees of any nationality, potentially including Venezuelan gang members
Pros
Potential to reduce the burden on the U.S. prison system by outsourcing some prisoners to other countries
Establishing 'safe third country' agreements can streamline deportation processes
Cons
Legal complexities and challenges in deporting U.S. citizens
Concerns about the treatment of deportees in foreign prisons