El Salvador offers to accept U.S. Deportees of any nationality, including violent criminals
Washington: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has agreed to accept deportees from the United States, regardless of their nationality, and even violent American criminals currently imprisoned in the U.S. Calling it an "unprecedented migratory agreement," Rubio praised the Salvadoran government’s willingness to support Washington’s immigration policies.
During his visit to San Salvador, Rubio emphasized the Trump administration’s efforts to curb migration to the U.S. by securing cooperation from regional governments. His trip follows a stop in Panama, where he oversaw a U.S.-funded deportation flight carrying 43 migrants from Panama to Colombia. The U.S. has been pressing Central American nations to enhance border enforcement and facilitate deportations.
The Trump administration has prioritized mass deportations and has increased financial support to regional governments to assist in these efforts. Since signing an agreement with Panama, the U.S. has contributed nearly $2.7 million to fund deportation flights. Rubio, who personally witnessed a deportation operation in Panama City, described mass migration as a global crisis, acknowledging the hardships faced by migrants while reinforcing the U.S. commitment to stricter immigration policies.
A potential "safe third country" agreement with El Salvador is being discussed, which could allow non-Salvadoran migrants, including convicted Venezuelan gang members, to be deported there if Venezuela refuses to accept them. Bukele confirmed that the final details of the agreement are being worked out and will be announced soon.
However, human rights groups have expressed concerns, arguing that El Salvador lacks a structured policy to handle asylum seekers and deportees. Critics, including opposition leader Manuel Flores, condemned the move, suggesting it turns the region into a dumping ground for migrants unwanted by the U.S.
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Wild fox falls into tank in Thane, rescued after one-hour operation
Thane (PTI): A wild fox was rescued on Sunday after it fell into an open water tank in Thane's Shil area, an official said.
The rescue operation, which started at noon, was a coordinated effort between the Fire Brigade, wildlife personnel that took one hour, Thane Municipal Corporation disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said.
"The fox fell into a tank located near Muktai residency on Kalyan-Shilphata road. The rescue proved challenging due to the confined space of the tank. However, through the combined efforts of the fire brigade and forest officials, the fox was safely pulled out after nearly an hour of careful manoeuvring," Tadvi said.
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Following the rescue, the animal was checked for injuries and taken by the forest department for further observation before its eventual release, he said.
