Outrage as U.S. deports Venezuelans to El Salvador amid prisoner swap, revealing human rights concerns.
The U.S. government is facing mounting criticism after deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison, part of a controversial prisoner swap. Human rights advocates argue that the migrants face dire conditions and question the legality of such transfers.
Cecot, known for its overcrowded and underfunded facilities, is under scrutiny for alleged abuse and lack of proper legal processes. U.S. activists are calling this a violation of international protection standards, noting that many deported migrants had not undergone due asylum procedures.
Opponents in Congress have condemned the move. They argue it contravenes U.S. commitments under the 1951 Refugee Convention and Mexico–USA agreements, raising concerns that this sets a precedent for future international outsourcing of immigration enforcement.
Legal challenges are now being explored, with NGOs preparing suits to challenge the deportation policy. As this story unfolds, it marks a significant flashpoint in current U.S. immigration policy debates.
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