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Rubio's Deal with El Salvador Raises Law Enforcement Concerns

10/19/2025

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A Washington Post report states Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) struck a deal with Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, to deport Venezuelan immigrants.
The arrangement could compromise informants and undermine Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) investigations.
Two days after the agreement, César López Larios was deported.
Douglas Farah, a U.S. contractor, called deal a betrayal of law enforcement.
The White House says Trump actions have improved safety by addressing gang violence.

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A Washington Post report states Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) struck a deal with Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, to deport Venezuelan immigrants.
The arrangement could compromise informants and undermine Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) investigations.
Two days after the agreement, César López Larios was deported.
Douglas Farah, a U.S. contractor, called deal a betrayal of law enforcement.
The White House says Trump actions have improved safety by addressing gang violence.