The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has made a friendship offer that, according to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, has no precedent. Rubio noted that Bukele is an "incredible friend" of the United States and highlighted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries to strengthen cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy.
During a meeting that lasted nearly three hours at the Salvadoran president's estate by Lake Coatepeque, it was agreed that El Salvador will accept the deportation of undocumented migrants who have committed serious crimes in the United States. Additionally, Bukele offered to house dangerous criminals of U.S. nationality in Salvadoran prisons who are serving sentences on U.S. soil.
Rubio explained that the memorandum does not establish legal obligations, and that the agreed activities will be carried out in accordance with the national laws of both countries and with available resources. The agreement came into effect upon signing and has a duration subject to mutual review.
Both governments expressed their commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, as well as to the promotion of responsible civil nuclear cooperation. Furthermore, they agreed to collaborate on developing energy solutions to ensure El Salvador's energy security and to promote mutual cooperation in areas such as national security, advanced nuclear energy, and radioactive waste management.
