🇸🇻 El Salvador

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Faces Scrutiny in Nashville Court Hearing
July 17 @ 4:25pm ET  
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's hearing in Nashville on July 16 questioned evidence in his human smuggling case. The judge has yet to rule on his release from custody as debates over his detention continue.
El Salvador Pulls Ambassador from Mexico Amid Drug Plane Dispute
July 10 @ 4:09pm ET  
El Salvador recalled its ambassador to Mexico after disputes over a drug plane's origin. President Nayib Bukele denied claims by Mexico's security minister that the cocaine-laden plane came from Salvadoran territory.
Justice Department Confirms Plan to Deport Abrego Garcia Pre-Trial
July 8 @ 11:04am ET  
The Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia before his trial if released from custody. This move, confirmed by the Justice Department, has sparked legal debates and judicial scrutiny.
Trump's Bukele Pact Undermines MS-13 Crackdown Efforts
June 30 @ 2:45pm ET  
Trump's deal with Bukele has led to the return of MS-13 leaders to El Salvador, threatening a major U.S. federal investigation. Evidence suggests a corrupt pact between Bukele's government and the gang, complicating anti-crime efforts.
Federal Court Mandates Return of Wrongfully Deported Immigrant from El Salvador
June 25 @ 5:45am ET  
A federal court ordered the return of Jordin Melgar-Salmeron, wrongfully deported to El Salvador on May 7. This marks the fourth such ruling since March, highlighting ongoing issues with deportation errors.
Federal Judge Releases Kilmar Abrego Garcia Ahead of Smuggling Trial
June 23 @ 4:17pm ET  
A federal judge ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from criminal custody on June 22, pending trial on smuggling charges. Despite this, he is likely to remain in immigration detention as the Trump administration appeals.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Pretrial Release Request Amid Trump Admin Contempt Battle
June 12 @ 4:16pm ET  
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers seek his pretrial release amid new smuggling charges. The Trump administration faces contempt allegations for defying court orders in his case.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Back in US Custody to Face Human Trafficking Charges
June 6 @ 6:30pm ET  
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, has returned to the US to face human trafficking charges. His case follows a controversial deportation and highlights immigration policy debates.
Lawsuit Challenges U.S. Deal to Detain Migrants in El Salvador Prison
June 6 @ 11:00am ET  
A lawsuit filed on June 5 challenges a U.S.-El Salvador deal to detain migrants in a notorious prison, alleging constitutional violations. The case could reshape immigration policy and migrant rights.