The president of El Salvador offered to take convicted criminals from American prisons and house them in his country's mega-prison in exchange for a fee. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is considering the offer, which could potentially make America safer.
Key Points
President of El Salvador offered to house American prisoners in exchange for a fee
U.S. Secretary of State considering the offer to potentially make America safer
Mixed reactions from various parties regarding the offer
Uncertainty over the legality of deporting U.S. citizens for incarceration in El Salvador
Pros
Potential to alleviate overcrowding in American prisons
Could lead to increased safety in the U.S. by housing dangerous criminals in El Salvador
Cons
Ethical concerns of outsourcing prison systems
Uncertainty over the legality and feasibility of deporting U.S. citizens for incarceration in other countries