El Salvador offers to house American prisoners

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
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