The United States administration would be considering the possibility of deporting migrants who are not Salvadoran to El Salvador, thus preventing them from applying for asylum on U.S. soil. This measure would imply that migrants would be sent to El Salvador with the instruction to request asylum in that country, which would be designated as a "safe third country."
Stephen Miller, one of Donald Trump's close advisors, mentioned that the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has shown significant levels of cooperation with the United States on migration issues. Miller expressed his opinion following a question from a journalist at the White House regarding Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming trip to Central America, which will include a stop in El Salvador.
During his statements, Miller praised Bukele's willingness to collaborate with the United States on migration matters and stated that this approach could facilitate a framework for cooperation throughout the region in this area. Miller asserted that it is evident that Bukele will be a strong partner for the Trump administration, although he did not confirm whether agreements are currently being negotiated with El Salvador regarding this issue.
