El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has proposed a controversial prisoner swap with Venezuela, offering to return 252 Venezuelan nationals deported from the U.S. and detained in El Salvador in exchange for political prisoners held by Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Among the detainees is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose recent prison transfer followed a visit from U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen. Van Hollen, citing a judge’s ruling, maintains there is no evidence linking Abrego Garcia to MS-13, contradicting claims by Donald Trump. The proposal comes amid legal battles over deportations, with a Supreme Court ruling halting removals under the Alien Enemies Act. Bukele’s proposal includes demands for the release of high-profile political detainees and U.S. citizens. Venezuela rejected the offer, calling it cynical and demanding more information. The standoff highlights rising international tensions, disputed legal authority in the U.S., and a broader clash over human rights, gang affiliations, and geopolitical power plays. #bukele #venezuela #prisonerswap #ms13 #trumpnews #kilmargarcia #elpresidente #immigrationnews #latinamericapolitics #deportationdrama
