U.S. Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar has declared that El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele could accept members of the Tren de Aragua who are extradited from the U.S. to Venezuela, in case Nicolás Maduro refuses to take them in.
What is the Tren de Aragua?
The Tren de Aragua is a powerful criminal gang that operates mainly in Latin America. With members involved in activities such as drug trafficking and extortion, its influence extends to several countries in the region. In this context, there has been talk of its possible extradition from the United States to Venezuela.
Bukele’s Position and His Prison Infrastructure
During the Republican Conference in Miami, Salazar emphasized that El Salvador has the capacity to house members of this gang, thanks to its prison facilities. The congresswoman highlighted Bukele’s success in his fight against crime in his country, mentioning that El Salvador is now one of the safest countries, with gang members behind bars and available space in the prisons.
“Bukele intends to help President Trump,” Salazar stated. In her view, the Salvadoran president would be willing to take in any criminal who is not accepted in their home country, as El Salvador has the capacity to do so.
What if Maduro Refuses to Take Them In?
Salazar also pointed out that since Maduro does not have an agenda that favors common sense, it is unclear whether he would accept members of the Tren de Aragua. In this regard, she emphasized that Bukele is willing to help Trump and, therefore, could take in criminals who are not welcomed in their place of origin.
“We know Bukele intends to help Trump, and that’s why he will be willing to take in any criminal who is not accepted in their home country,” Salazar added.
Cuba: A Regime That Could Be in Its Final Days
Regarding Cuba, Salazar also expressed her concern about the Díaz-Canel regime. She spoke about how the Cuban government has recently resumed persecuting human rights defender José Daniel Ferrer, who was released following an agreement with the Vatican and the Trump administration.
Salazar mentioned that the situation in Cuba is dire: people lack water, electricity, and medicine, and the Cuban people have lost their fear. For the congresswoman, the days of the Díaz-Canel regime are numbered, especially with the support of figures like Marco Rubio and her own voice in Congress, advocating for a regime change so that Cuba can be free and prosperous, just like other countries in Latin America.
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