El Salvador Proposes Prisoner Swap with Venezuela Amid Criticism
Salvadoran President Bukele offers a deal to exchange 252 detained Venezuelans for political prisoners held by Venezuela's government.
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In a recent tweet, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proposed a humanitarian prisoner swap with Venezuela, suggesting the exchange of 252 deported Venezuelans from the U.S. for an equal number of political prisoners. Bukele criticized Venezuelan President Maduro for imprisoning opponents and detailed the identities of several proposed prisoners. The Venezuelan government labeled Bukele's proposal as 'cynical,' demanding further information on Salvadoran detainees. This proposal surfaces amid scrutiny over El Salvador's detention practices and an international outcry regarding the treatment of deportees in the Terrorism Confinement Center.
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The proposal seems to be a strategic move to address international criticism over El Salvador's detention practices, particularly concerning the treatment of deportees in the Terrorism Confinement Center. Bukele also highlighted his opposition to Venezuelan President Maduro's imprisonment of political opponents.
The Venezuelan government, through Attorney General Tarek William Saab, rejected the proposal, labeling it as 'cynical.' They demanded additional information on the Salvadoran detainees, including their legal status, proof of life, and medical evaluations.
The proposal and its rejection highlight ongoing tensions between the two countries and potentially complicate their international relationships. It reflects broader disagreements on human rights and legal practices between El Salvador and Venezuela.
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