Tag: El Salvador

The Rule of Law Must Be Restored in El Salvador: OUDH
President Bukele’s ‘State of Exception’ has resulted in over 390 deaths of citizens in the custody of state agents. On Tuesday, the the Central American University’s Human Rights Observatory (OUDH) recommended the restoration of the rule of law in El Salvador, which, according to its director Gabriela Santos, “has been lost due to the suspension […]
April 29, 2025

Venezuela Accuses El Salvador of Human Rights Violations, Demands Release of 252 Detained Migrants
Venezuela condemns El Salvador for “grave crimes against migrants,” citing human trafficking, xenophobia, and illegal deportations. Demands immediate release of 252 Venezuelans. Related: HRW Reports Forced Disappearance of 238 Venezuelan Migrants: U.S. and El Salvador Under Scrutiny Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry issued a forceful response to a diplomatic note from El Salvador, accusing the government […]
April 22, 2025

Venezuelan Prosecutor Denounces Salvadoran President for Human Trafficking
Nayib Bukele’s actions against deported migrants qualify as forced disappearances and human trafficking, Saab said. On Monday, Venezuelan Attorney General William Tarek Saab noted that recent statements by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele show that he is arbitrarily detaining 252 Venezuelans who were illegally deported from the United States. RELATED: HRW Reports Forced Disappearance of 238 […]
April 21, 2025

Salvadoran Catholic Church Calls Again For Repeal Of Mining Law
On Sunday, the Catholic Church of El Salvador has once again called for the repeal of the law that allows mining in the country, which was promoted by President Nayib Bukele. RELATED: Salvadorans Protest Again Demanding Ban on Metal Mining In a statement, read at a press conference by the Archbishop of San Salvador, Luis […]
April 20, 2025

The Trump Administration May Face Criminal Contempt for Violating Deportation Order
Judge Boasberg accused the Executive Branch of having disregarded the court’s order with ‘utter contempt’. On Wednesday, Federal Judge James Boasberg began proceedings to hold the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in contempt for ignoring a court order and sending more than 200 migrants to El Salvador. RELATED: California Sues Trump Administration Over ‘Unlawful […]
April 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Van Hollen Seeks Kilmar Abrego’s Release in El Salvador
His legal status in the U.S. protected him from deportation. On Wednesday, U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen arrived in El Salvador to request the release of Salvadoran citizen Kilmar Abrego, who is currently being held at the Center for the Confinement of Terrorism (CECOT) after being deported from the United States. RELATED: HRW Reports […]
April 16, 2025

HRW Reports Forced Disappearance of 238 Venezuelan Migrants: U.S. and El Salvador Under Scrutiny
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports the forced disappearance of 238 Venezuelan migrants linked to coordinated actions between the U.S. and El Salvador, raising concerns over human rights violations and lack of government response. Families demand clarity and justice amid international calls for action. Related: Venezuela Accuses the U.S. and El Salvador of Improperly Expelling Migrants […]
April 11, 2025

José Gregorio González: A Migrant’s Journey of Hope and Kidney Donation
Discover the inspiring story of José Gregorio González, a Venezuelan migrant who risked everything to donate a kidney to his brother. Learn about the challenges they faced and the recent decision by ICE to grant him temporary release, showcasing hope and humanity in the midst of immigration struggles. Related: The Injustice of Deportation: A Maryland […]
April 5, 2025

The Injustice of Deportation: A Maryland Man Returns Home After U.S. Government Mistake
Maryland man Kilmar Ábrego García was wrongfully deported to El Salvador despite legal protections. A federal judge ordered his return, exposing flaws in U.S. immigration policies. Read his story of injustice and the fight for justice. Related: The Alien Enemies Act and the Controversy Over the Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants in the U.S. A Maryland […]
April 4, 2025

Wrongful Deportation: ICE Admits Error in Case of Legal Resident Father Deported as MS-13 Suspect
ICE admits wrongful deportation of legal US resident Kilmar Abrego García to Salvadoran prison. Case exposes flaws in Trump-era immigration enforcement. Related: ICE Agents Act Brutally Against Venezuelan Migrants Legal Resident Wrongfully Deported to El Salvador Kilmar Abrego García, a Salvadoran with legal U.S. residency and father of a disabled child, became embroiled in a […]