U.S. President Donald Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele met at the White House on Monday, marking intensified cooperation between their nations against "illegal immigration."

Key Developments:

1. U.S. Vice President JD Vance described the talks as "highly productive" in an X (Twitter) post, noting America's commitment to strengthening ties.

2. Controversial Deportations:

   • El Salvador continues accepting third-country migrants deported from the U.S.

   • U.S. labels some deportees as "criminals" tied to a "Venezuelan gang"

3. Deepening Alliance:

   • Collaboration expanded since Trump took office

   • El Salvador agreed to receive deported "criminal migrants" from the U.S.

Strategic Context:

• U.S. State Department highlights long-standing cooperation on:
  ✓ Security (anti-gang operations)
  ✓ Energy & trade

• February 2023: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited El Salvador during a Latin America tour focused on:
  » Illegal immigration
  » Drug trafficking
  » Countering Chinese influence in Panama

Quotes & Reactions:

• VP Vance (X Post):
  "President Trump and I held a very productive meeting with President Bukele. The U.S. looks forward to continuing our relationship."

• State Department:
  "Our nations share robust diplomatic ties and enduring security cooperation."

Controversies:

• Human rights groups criticize El Salvador for accepting non-Salvadoran deportees

• U.S. immigration hardliners praise the "criminal deportation" policy

Visual Context:
[Map] Migration routes from Venezuela → U.S. → El Salvador

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Why This Matters:
The meeting underscores Trump's immigration enforcement-first approach and Bukele's alignment with U.S. security priorities—despite humanitarian concerns.